Geography and Map Projections

Front

In the context of map projections, what does the 'A' in S.A.D.D represent?

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Area

Front

Which continent is located directly south of Europe?

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Africa

Front

The actual size of Greenland is ______ compared to Africa.

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Smaller

Front

What is one advantage of the Robinson map projection?

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No major distortions

Front

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Robinson map projection? A) All aspects are slightly distorted, B) Major distortions in shape, C) Inaccurate scale, D) True direction

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All aspects are slightly distorted

Front

What is the main point about maps as mentioned in the image?

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All maps are selective and distort the earth.

Front

What is this projection called?

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Robinson Projection

Front

Which of the following projections does NOT take into account the roundness of the Earth's surface? Robinson, Mercator, Polar

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Mercator

Front

Identify this projection: Robinson, Winkel Tripel, Polar, Mercator

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Mercator

Front

Why does distortion occur on every map?

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The 3D world cannot be accurately converted to 2D