map projections n stuff

Reference Maps

Display specific geographic locations.

Thematic Maps

Show geographic information focused on a particular theme or topic.

Choropleth Map

Uses different colors or shading to represent data.

Cartogram

 Distorts the size of areas based on the data being represented.

Graduated Symbol Map

Uses symbols that grow in size according to the data value.

Dot Distribution Map

 Uses dots to represent the frequency or presence of a phenomenon.

Isoline Map

Uses lines to connect points of equal value (often used for elevation or temperature).

Mercator Projection

accurately shows shape and direction but distorts the size of continents, especially near the poles.

Robinson Projection

Shows continents at more accurate sizes, but shapes are increasingly distorted farther from the equator or the central meridian.

Gall-Peters Projection

Preserves the relative size of landmasses but distorts their shape, making continents look stretched or elongated.

Azimuthal Projection

 Represents the Earth as a flattened disk from a specific point; preserves direction but distorts shape and area.