Questions and Answers
Classes of map projections are based on the __________.
shape of the projection surface
Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as straight, equally spaced parallel lines and latitude lines appearing as parallel lines that intersect the meridians at right angles?
cylindrical
Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as lines radiating from a central point and latitude lines appearing as concentric circles or ovals?
planar
Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as straight lines that diverge away from the North or South Pole and latitude lines appearing as arcs?
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Which map projection class has longitude lines that curve in and converge, or nearly converge, at the poles and latitude lines appearing as parallel lines?
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Which map projection is torn, or cut, in order to reduce shape distortion in specific parts of the map?
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the aspect of a map?
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The atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere are examples of __________ systems.
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Study Notes
Map Projections Overview
- Map projections are categorized based on the shape of the projection surface.
Classes of Map Projections
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Cylindrical Projections
- Longitude lines are straight, equally spaced parallel lines.
- Latitude lines are parallel and intersect meridians at right angles.
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Planar Projections
- Longitude lines radiate from a central point.
- Latitude lines form concentric circles or ovals.
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Conic Projections
- Longitude lines are straight but diverge from the poles.
- Latitude lines are represented as arcs.
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Pseudocylindrical/Oval Projections
- Longitude lines curve in and converge at the poles.
- Latitude lines are parallel, offering a unique representation.
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Interrupted Projections
- The map is torn or cut to minimize shape distortion in specific areas.
Aspects of Maps
- The aspect of a map refers to the location of the center of the projection.
Abiotic Systems
- Examples include components like the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, which encompass the non-living aspects of the Earth.
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