Practice - Cylindrical Projection
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Practice Questions
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What is a cylindrical projection?
💡 Hint: Think about how the Earth is wrapped in a cylinder.
Which areas are most distorted in a cylindrical projection?
💡 Hint: Consider where the map becomes 'stretched'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a cylindrical projection preserve?
💡 Hint: Think about what is kept constant during the projection.
True or False: Cylindrical projections distort shapes at the equator.
💡 Hint: Recall where distortion occurs.
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Challenge Problems
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How would using a cylindrical projection influence an analysis of global climate change impact on polar ice caps?
💡 Hint: Consider how size representation affects perception.
Propose a situation in navigation where distortion from cylindrical projection could pose a critical issue.
💡 Hint: Think about how real-world navigation depends on accurate distance.
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