Map Projection Basics

To visualize spatial properties without altering them.

To transform the earth's three-dimensional surface into a flat map sheet. (correct)

To preserve the spheroidal shape of the earth.

To create a spherical representation of the earth's surface.

Conical

Spherical (correct)

Cylindrical

Spheroidal

Area

Local shape (correct)

Direction

Distance

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