Practice Map Projections (7.1.4) - Cartography and Thematic Mapping - Geo Informatics
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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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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 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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