Map Projections

What is the main purpose of map projections?

• To create a three-dimensional representation of the Earth

• To remove distortion in size and shape of land masses

• To accurately depict the cardinal directions

• To navigate marine travel

What is the advantage of the Mercator map projection?

• Accurate depiction of ocean

• Minimizes distortion in size and shape

• Easy navigation with precise direction

• Maintains equal area for all land masses

What is the disadvantage of the Mercator map projection?

• Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries

• Distorts the size of land masses near the poles

• Difficult to interpret information

• Interrupts the land masses

What type of map projection is the Goode Homolosine projection?

• Cylindrical map

• Interrupted map

• Equal area map

• Composite map

What is the advantage of the Fuller projection?

• Accurate depiction of ocean

• Minimizes distortion in size and shape

• Easy navigation with precise direction

• Maintains equal area for all land masses

What is the disadvantage of the Fuller projection?

• Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries

• Distorts the size of land masses near the poles

• Difficult to interpret information

• Interrupts the land masses

What type of map projection is the Robinson projection?

• Cylindrical map

• Interrupted map

• Equal area map

• Composite map

What is the advantage of the Winkel Tripel projection?

• Accurate depiction of ocean

• Minimizes distortion in size and shape

• Easy navigation with precise direction

• Maintains equal area for all land masses

What is the disadvantage of the Winkel Tripel projection?

• Creates bias in perception of developed and less developed countries

• Distorts the size of land masses near the poles

• Difficult to interpret information

• Interrupts the land masses

What is the main problem with all map projections?

• Distortion in size

• Distortion in shape

• Distortion in distance

• Distortion in direction