Practice Map Projections - 7.1.4 | 7. Cartography and Thematic Mapping | Geo Informatics
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7.1.4 - Map Projections

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a map projection?

💡 Hint: Think about how we make a globe flat.

Question 2

Easy

Name a conformal projection.

💡 Hint: Consider what type of maps you see for navigation.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which type of projection is primarily used for navigation?

  • Equal Area
  • Conformal
  • Compromise

💡 Hint: Think about which properties are crucial for finding directions.

Question 2

True or False: Equal area projections distort angles.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what area accuracy means for angles.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a map is created with the equal area projection, how might this influence perceptions of land size and population distribution?

💡 Hint: Think about how visual representation affects our understanding.

Question 2

Devise a project that uses both conformal and equal area projections. What would be your reasons for choosing each?

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of each map type.

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