Question

What is a map projection? What problem is caused by map projections?

Answer 1

@word2

Answer 2

a map projection is a mathematical transformation of points from the sphere or ellipsoid onto a plane.

Answer 3

thx

Answer 4

what subject is this ? geography i'm guessing

Answer 5

and for the second part of your question >> The basic problem inherent in any type of map projection is that it will result in some distortion of the 'ground truth' of the area being mapped.

Answer 6

you were correct