Understanding Projections of Earth

The video tutorial explains different ways to project Earth's round surface onto flat maps. It covers the Mercator projection, useful for navigation but distorts land near the poles, making Greenland appear larger. The Robinson projection accurately represents land masses and proportions. The Conic projection, used in roadmaps and weather maps, projects Earth onto a cone, providing accuracy for small areas.

What are the different ways to view Earth mentioned in the text?

What is the major drawback of the Mercator projection?

How does the Robinson projection differ from the Mercator projection?

What type of projection is commonly used for roadmaps and weather maps?

Describe how a Conic projection is created.