Cartographic Projections
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Cartographic Projections starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main characteristic of an equidistant projection.
Describe the main use of the Sinusoidal projection.
Explain the concept of a standard parallel in conic projections.
Explain the concept of 'developable surface' in map projections.
Explain the main difference between conformal and equal-area projections.
Explain why map projections are necessary in cartography.
Explain why no map projection can be both conformal and equal-area.
Explain why the Goode’s Homolosine projection is called an 'interrupted' projection.
Name the three main types of developable surfaces used in map projections.
The Mercator projection is best suited for which type of navigation?
What is a cartographic projection?
What is the main advantage of using a compromise projection like the Robinson projection?
What is the main distortion in the Mercator projection?
What is the main limitation of the Gnomonic projection?
What is the main purpose of using an interrupted projection?
