Map Projections
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main difference between a cylindrical and a conical projection.
Describe the main feature of an azimuthal projection.
Explain why map projections are necessary in geography.
Explain why no map projection can be perfect.
Explain why the Mercator projection is not suitable for showing the true size of countries near the poles.
Name one map projection that preserves area but distorts shape.
What is a map projection?
What is a standard parallel in map projections?
What is distortion in the context of map projections?
What is the main advantage of using a conical projection for mapping mid-latitude regions?
What is the main disadvantage of the Mercator projection?
What is the main purpose of using different map projections for different types of maps?
