
Map Projections and Their Characteristics
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This map projection shows longitude and latitude as right angles, but massively distorts size at higher altitudes
Mercator
Gall-Peters
Robinson
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This map projection preserves size, but distorts shape
Mercator
Gall-Peters
Robinson
Goodes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This map projection preserves both size and shape of continents, but distorts polar areas
Mercator
Gall-Peters
Robinson
Goodes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This map projection is often used in thematic maps; uses interrupted projection (removes much of the oceans to preserve size and shape in landmasses)
Mercator
Gall-Peters
Robinson
Goodes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Absolute location
Quantitative; Describes the location of a place in terms of characteristics that never change (e.g. latitude and longitude), and is related to the concept of site which includes physical characteristics.
Qualitative; The location of a place in relation to other places, which helps us understand the significance of the place
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Relative location
Describes the location of a place in terms of characteristics that never change (e.g. latitude and longitude), and is related to the concept of site which includes physical characteristics.
The location of a place in relation to other places, which helps us understand the significance of the place.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How different places interact with each other
Relative location
Flow
Spacial interaction
Distance decay
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