Map Projections
A projection is a way of representing the curved surface of the earth on a flat map.
It is not possible to create a completely accurate flat map of the earth without distorting some of its features.
Projections are used to minimize these distortions as much as possible, depending on the purpose of the map and the characteristics of the region being mapped.
Different types of map projections include Mercator, Peters, and equal-area projections.
It is important to choose the appropriate projection for the purpose of the map and the characteristics of the region being mapped.
The four choices to make sure the globe fits on a paper are: shape of an area, distance between two areas, relative size of different areas, and direction.
The Robinson projection is a compromise projection that tries to balance out some of the distortions inherent in all map projections.
It is a modified version of the Mercator projection, designed to reduce some of the distortions near the poles while still preserving some of its useful properties.
The Robinson projection is commonly used for world maps and other maps that aim to show the entire earth or a large region.
It is not typically used for smaller-scale maps, such as street maps, because it distorts shapes and distances too much for such purposes.
The Robinson projection is used to focus on oceans, but land masses appear smaller.
A projection is a way of representing the curved surface of the earth on a flat map.
It is not possible to create a completely accurate flat map of the earth without distorting some of its features.
Projections are used to minimize these distortions as much as possible, depending on the purpose of the map and the characteristics of the region being mapped.
Different types of map projections include Mercator, Peters, and equal-area projections.
It is important to choose the appropriate projection for the purpose of the map and the characteristics of the region being mapped.
The four choices to make sure the globe fits on a paper are: shape of an area, distance between two areas, relative size of different areas, and direction.
The Robinson projection is a compromise projection that tries to balance out some of the distortions inherent in all map projections.
It is a modified version of the Mercator projection, designed to reduce some of the distortions near the poles while still preserving some of its useful properties.
The Robinson projection is commonly used for world maps and other maps that aim to show the entire earth or a large region.
It is not typically used for smaller-scale maps, such as street maps, because it distorts shapes and distances too much for such purposes.
The Robinson projection is used to focus on oceans, but land masses appear smaller.
