Practice Cylindrical Projection (4.1) - Chapter 7 – Map Work

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Question 1.
What is a cylindrical projection?
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Think about how the Earth is wrapped in a cylinder.
Question 2.
Which areas are most distorted in a cylindrical projection?
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Consider where the map becomes 'stretched'.
3Question 3.
What does a cylindrical projection preserve?
- Area
- Angle
- Distance
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Think about what is kept constant during the projection.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cylindrical projections distort shapes at the equator.
- True
- False
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Recall where distortion occurs.
Question 5.
How would using a cylindrical projection influence an analysis of global climate change impact on polar ice caps?
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Consider how size representation affects perception.
Question 6.
Propose a situation in navigation where distortion from cylindrical projection could pose a critical issue.
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Think about how real-world navigation depends on accurate distance.

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