Map Projections

Question 1

Physical map

Answer 1

shows physical features on the earth’s surface such as mountains, plains, rivers, oceans, deserts and forests

Question 2

Political map

Answer 2

primarily depicts the boundaries and divisions of political entities like countries, states, and cities

Question 3

Choropleth map

Answer 3

a type of thematic map that uses color variations to show how a specific variable or theme varies across a geographic area

Question 4

Dot-Distribution Map

Answer 4

a type of thematic map that uses points (dots) to visually represent the location or quantity of a phenomenon

Question 5

Graduated Symbol Map

Answer 5

uses symbols of varying sizes to represent the magnitude of a phenomenon at specific locations

Question 6

Isoline map

Answer 6

a type of map that uses lines, often called contour lines, to connect points of equal value

Question 7

Cartogram

Answer 7

a type of map that distorts the size and shape of geographic areas to represent a particular variable, such as population or economic data.

Question 8

Mercator Projection

Answer 8

a cylindrical map projection that distorts land area, especially at high latitudes, but accurately preserves shape and angles, making it useful for navigation

Question 9

Gall-Peters Projection

Answer 9

a map projection that emphasizes area accuracy over shape accuracy

Question 10

Robison Projection

Answer 10

a compromise map projection that aims to show the entire world on a flat surface while minimizing distortion.