Map Projections

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Map Projections. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe one major disadvantage of the Mercator projection.

Describe the main difference between cylindrical and conic projections.

Describe the main use of the conic projection in India.

Explain the difference between conformal and equal-area projections.

Explain the term 'distortion' in the context of map projections.

Explain why map projections are necessary in geography.

Explain why no map projection can be completely accurate.

Explain why the choice of map projection is important for different types of maps.

What is a map projection?