Question

Which is a characteristic of maps of very large areas?

Answer 1

any options?

Answer 2

A. Large areas are impossible to draw accurately because they cannot be seen except from outer space. B. Maps of large areas require too much detail to be useful C. Projecting a round earth on a flat map results in distortions of scale and the shape of landmasses. D. Lines of latitude and longitude cannot be shown on maps of large areas.

Answer 3

A

Answer 4

thx

Answer 5

What do mapmakers use as a key to explain all the symbols used on a map? A. legend B. projection C. scale D. compass rose

Answer 6

Hello?

Answer 7

Forget that "A" business. Look up "Mercator Projection" and "Robinson Projection" and "Winkel Tripel Projection"

The Mercator Projection fills in the gaps and creates massive distortions near the poles.
The Robinson Projection cuts up the map near the poles, trying to retain proportions.
The Winkel Tripel tries to make a spherical shape of the whole idea.

National Geographic changed from Robinson to Winkel Tripel in 1998.
If I recall correctly, sometime earlier, they switched from Mercator to Robinson and made Canada angry, since Canada now appeared to be 20% smaller.

Answer 8

So A

Answer 9

Correction, National Geographic changed from Van der Grinten to Robinson in 1988.

Answer 10

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING I AM CONFUSED

Answer 11

What does "Forget that "A" business" mean to you? Think about C.