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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@word2

OpenStudy (word2):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx

OpenStudy (word2):

what subject is this ? geography i'm guessing

OpenStudy (word2):

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.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you were correct

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