G11- Map Projections

Complete the following definition: A Map Projection is the orderly system of __________ and __________ used as basis for DRAWING a MAP on a FLAT surface.

• points and lines

• lengths and shapes

• parallels and meridians

Which map projection is according to its CLASS?

• tangent or secant

• normal, transverse, or oblique

• cylindrical, conical, or azimuthal

Which among the two shows a Secant that is a basis of a map projection?

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Which projection can be described in terms of the direction of the projection plane's orientation with respect to the globe?

• Class

• Aspect

• Point of Secancy

• Distortion Property

Which is NOT a distortion property map projection?

• azimuthal

• conformal

• equidistant

• equal-area

Which map projection types are according to ASPECT?

• tangent or secant

• normal, transverse, or oblique

• cylindrical, conical, or azimuthal

Which has an OBLIQUE projection?

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No map projection can be both conformal and equal-area.

• True

• False

Equal Area Map Projection has areas in the map that are identical to the areas on the curved reference surface.

• True

• False

An Azimuthal Projection has the surface of the globe transferred into a cone.

• True

• False