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Elements of map projection includes the global property.

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Important Questions on Map Projections

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A projection where distance or scale is correctly maintained is called _____ projection.
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What is map projection?
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Which type of projection maintains equal area but distorts shape?
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What are the main limitations of Mercator’s projection?
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How does an azimuthal projection represent directions?
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Why are map projections drawn?
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Describe the elements of map projection.
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What do you mean by global property?
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Draw a Mercator Projection for the world map when the R.F. is 1:400,000,000 and the interval between the latitude and longitude is 20°.
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Not a single map projection represents the globe truly. Why?
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How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal area projection?
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Which map projection is very useful for navigational purposes? Explain the properties and limitations of this projection.
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Discuss the main properties of conical projection with one standard parallel and describe its major limitations.
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Prepare graticule for a Cylindrical Equal Area Projection for the world when R.F. is 1:150,000,000 and the interval is 15° apart.
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Differentiate between - Parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude
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A globe is the best model of the earth.
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A model of the earth when transferred to a flat sheet of paper, is called as 'enlarged earth'.
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The need for map projection arises to have a limited study of a region.
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One of the advantages of the globe is its capability of showing minor details.