Names of Maps - AP HUG Welle 2025
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Mercator
Used for navigation.
Distorts and poles and distorts size.
Accurate to equator. (LAT + LONG. SHOWN AT 90!)
Shows distance.
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Mollweide
Accurate size.
Distorts shape.
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Robinson
This is a COMPROMISE!!
Minimal size and shape distortion.
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Winkel
Accurate size.
Minimizes distortion of shape.
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Peters
Distorts shape (THE POLES!!)
Accurate size.
Accurate direction.
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Equal Earth Projection
Created to address distortion in Peters.
Accurate size and shape.
Has the curvature of the Earth.
Accurate north and south parallels.
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