Practice Map Projections (9.5) - Map Work

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Question 1.
What is a map projection?
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Think about how we change a round object into a square shape.
Question 2.
Name one type of map projection.
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Recall the three we mentioned during lectures.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of map projections?
- To visualize three-dimensional objects
- To represent the Earth's curved surface on a flat map
- To make geography simple
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Consider what we talked about in class.
4Question 4.
True or False: All map projections distort some element of the Earth's surface.
- True
- False
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Recall our discussions about distortion.
Question 5.
A map of Antarctica is printed using a cylindrical projection. Discuss how this might mislead someone trying to understand the true size of the continent.
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Think about how you would navigate based on this information.
Question 6.
You are planning a hiking trip across a mountain range. Which projection would best suit your needs and why?
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Consider what information is crucial for hiking.

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