Map Projections

Welcome to the "Map Projections" category on Questions LLC! If you are curious about how maps are created and the various techniques used to represent our spherical planet on a flat surface, you have come to the right place. In this category, you will find a wide range of questions and answers covering the fascinating world of map projections. Whether you are interested in understanding the distortions inherent in different projection methods, or seeking insights into the history and evolution of cartography, our community is here to satisfy your curiosity. So, let's embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of map projections together!

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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?A. There are distortions near the center of the map. B. Directions and the
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2. asked by hi
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Which method of showing Earth's surface is the most accurate?A. An equal-area projection B. A scale-model globe C. A Mercator
1. 14 answers
2. asked by Kimberly
3. 6,606 views
Which type of map shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances and sizes?
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2. asked anonymously
3. 148 views
Which method of showing Earth surface is the most accurate?An equal area projection A scale model globe A Mercator projection A
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2. asked by Kkkk
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?(1 point) Responses
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?(1 point) Responses
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?A. equal-area
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2. asked by Young Master
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?(1 point) Responses
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2. asked anonymously
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A mathematical process for transferring locations from a globe to a flat map is a(n)(1 point) Responses distribution.
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2. asked by savior
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Which method of showing earths surface is the most accurate?1. The equal-area projection 2. A scale-model globe 3. A Mercator
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2. asked by Djwkcjwoqowklvish
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Which map projection is most useful for navigation, especially near the equator. ExplainThe map projection that is most useful
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2. asked by Sue
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Which method of showing Earth's surface is the most accurate?A. an equal-area projection B. a scale-model globe C. a Mercator
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2. asked by ♡school lover♡
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes? (1 point)Responses
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following types of map shows correct shapes and directions but it was distances are sizes Robinson projection
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2. asked by Ai help me gng
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?Incorrect answer A. There are distortions near the center of the map. (MY
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2. asked by science ?
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate? (1 point)Areas close to the poles are disproportionately large • There are
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2. asked anonymously
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?(1 point) Responses There are distortions near the center of the map. There
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2. asked by jojo
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?There are distortions near the center of the map. Directions and the shapes
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2. asked by jojo
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How are equal areas projections of earth inaccurate
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?equal-area projection
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2. asked anonymously
3. 92 views
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook? (1 point)• The Robinson projection
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2. asked anonymously
3. 83 views
What is the largest distortion in a WinkelTripel projection? (1 point) please explain and give correct answer A.) the latitude
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2. asked anonymously
3. 174 views
What is distorted on Mercator Projection world maps?(1 point)Responses shapes of continents relative size of land masses at high
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2. asked anonymously
3. 43 views
Is the Mercator projection useful?1. Yes; when creating thematic maps 2. No; it’s distortions are too great 3. No;
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2. asked anonymously
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What is distorted on Mercator Projection world maps?Responses relative size of land masses at high and low latitudes shapes of
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2. asked anonymously
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?(1 point) Responses There are distortions near the center of the map. There
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 50 views
What is a way to map Earth on a flat surface called?Projection Latitude Interaction Distortion
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2. asked by oh
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?(1 point) Responses There are distortions near the center of the map. There
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2. asked by EMILIANO
3. 48 views
Is the Mercator projection useful?Yes; when creating thematic maps Yes; in naval settings without roads No; latitude/longitude
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2. asked anonymously
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Is the Mercator projection useful?(1 point)Responses Yes; when creating thematic maps Yes; when creating thematic maps Yes; in
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2. asked anonymously
3. 29 views
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?(1 point)Responses The Robinson projection
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2. asked by queen
3. 107 views
How are equal-area projections of earth inaccurate ?
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2. asked by Jo
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
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Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
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What is the largest distortion in a Winkel Tripel projection? say that you love meResponses the distance between locations the
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2. asked anonymously
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What is the largest distortion in a Winkel Tripel projection?(1 point)Responses the distance between locations the distance
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2. asked anonymously
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What is the largest distortion in a Winkel Tripel projection?(1 point)the latitude and longitude lines the latitude and
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2. asked by MCR_GeeWay
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?A. There are distortions near the center of the map B. Directions and the
1. 3 answers
2. asked anonymously
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?There are distortions near the center of the map. Directions and the shapes
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2. asked by Ms. Jade
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?There are distortions near the center of the map. Directions and the shapes
1. 3 answers
2. asked by Ms. Jade
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?A. There are distortion near the center of the map. B. Directions and the
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2. asked by Jozikee
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For what purpose did Gerardus Mercator design his map projections?
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2. asked by melissa
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How are equal area projection es of eart inaccuracy
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2. asked anonymously
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?(1 point) • There are distortions near the center of the map. O Directions
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2. asked anonymously
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Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances sizes.equal area projection
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2. asked by Follow Scene kid 3,000 I f4f check me out!
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How are equal-area projections of Earth inaccurate?(1 point) O There are distortions near the center of the map. O Directions
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2. asked anonymously
3. 42 views
Why would a geographer choose a Robinson projection for a reference map in a textbook?(1 point)The Robinson projection creates a
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2. asked by Red Rider
3. 209 views

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