Practice - Map Projection
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Practice Questions
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What is a map projection?
💡 Hint: Think about how we flatten a ball.
Name one type of map projection.
💡 Hint: Recall the main types we discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary drawback of cylindrical projections?
💡 Hint: Recall the size of Greenland on these maps.
True or False: Conic projections are best for mapping polar regions.
💡 Hint: Think about where we use conical maps.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a cylindrical map projection, explain how the area of Greenland could mislead viewers regarding its size.
💡 Hint: Remember how cylindrical projections work.
Design a scenario where using a conic projection would be significantly more beneficial than a cylindrical one.
💡 Hint: Think about distance accuracy in road trips.
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