Comparing World Map Projections

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7th Grade
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Jennifer Gallays
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who invented the Mercator Projection?
Arno Peters
Gerardus Mercator
Oswald Winkel
National Geographic Association
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the Mercator Projection?
To show equal area
To preserve true angles for navigation
To provide the shortest course
To balance size and shape accuracy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which map projection is known for enlarging shapes near the poles?
Peters Projection
Mercator Projection
Winkle Triple Projection
None of the above
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who created the Peters Projection?
Gerardus Mercator
Oswald Winkel
Arno Peters
National Geographic Association
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key feature of the Peters Projection?
It preserves true angles
It is an equal area map
It provides the shortest course
It balances size and shape accuracy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which map projection was adopted by the National Geographic Association in 1998?
Mercator Projection
Peters Projection
Winkle Triple Projection
None of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Tripel" mean in the context of the Winkle Triple Projection?
Triple the size
Triple the accuracy
Triple the focus on area, direction, and distance
Triple the distortion
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