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What is the primary concern of mapmakers when creating maps?
What is the primary concern of mapmakers when creating maps?
- Size and shape (correct)
- Border and orientation
- Scale and legend
- Color and design
What is the main advantage of conformal maps?
What is the main advantage of conformal maps?
- Equal area representation
- No distortion in shape at high latitudes
- Accurate representation of sizes
- Proper angular relationships preserved (correct)
What is a drawback of equal area maps?
What is a drawback of equal area maps?
- Difficulty in understanding locations
- Inaccurate representation of angles
- Distortion in size at high latitudes
- Small-scale maps with distorted shapes (correct)
What is the name of the compromise map that balances size and shape?
What is the name of the compromise map that balances size and shape?
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What is a benefit of conformal maps?
What is a benefit of conformal maps?
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What is a drawback of conformal maps?
What is a drawback of conformal maps?
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What is the primary purpose of a map scale?
What is the primary purpose of a map scale?
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What type of map scale is represented by a 1:100,000 ratio?
What type of map scale is represented by a 1:100,000 ratio?
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What is the main difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?
What is the main difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map?
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Why do we have different types of maps?
Why do we have different types of maps?
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What is the fundamental problem of mapping the Earth's surface?
What is the fundamental problem of mapping the Earth's surface?
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Who developed the technique of mapping to solve the problem of distortion?
Who developed the technique of mapping to solve the problem of distortion?
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