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a Robinson Projection map does expand the water areas because all maps have some distortion. Since a map is basically a flattened globe, a map without changes continent sizes would mean huge oceans compared to small continents. That means that the Robinson Projection Map has to have expanded water areas if the continents are about the size they would be on a globe. Think about it as what would happen if you flattened a soccer ball. Get it now? If you don't, then eat an apple. It will wake you up. But in 10,000 years, the continents will be in totally different spots. If you're still alive then, don't rely on this. The chances of an asteroid that is over 1 mile wide hitting earth by then are more than 1 in 5,000
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∙ 11y agoNo, the EARTH itself is not distorted. However the representation of the Earth as drawn on the map IS distorted. This is because you can not flatten the surface of a sphere into a sheet. if you try to do so some buts will tear and other will buckle up. The to avoid this a projection MUST involve distortions.
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∙ 13y agoYes! if you look on an atlas, you'll see a flat map of the Earth.
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Which projection show shape of landmasses most accurately?
There is no map that shows all of the land masses correct shapes. Cylindrical projections will show land masses accurately if they are close to the equator. Planar will show them correctly at the center of the map. And conic projection will show the poles accurately. If you really need perfect sizes, use a globe (: hope that helped!
What map would a sailor use?
The Mercator projection is the standard for nautical navigation.
Would Greenland be smaller on a Mercator or a Robinson map projection?
It would show up smaller on a Mercator map projection
What map shows accurate size and shape?
The "Peter Projection" (also called the Gall-Peters projection) has accurate relative areas but distorted shapes. It is is one specialization of a configurable equal-area map projection known as the equal-area cylindric.These projections preserve area:Gall orthographic (also known as Gall-Peters, or Peters, projection)Albers conicLambert azimuthal equal-areaLambert cylindrical equal-areaMollweideHammerBriesemeisterSinusoidalWernerBonneBottomleyGoode's homolosineHobo-DyerCollignonTobler hyperelliptical
Does the Robinson projection show the size if the continents accurately but the water areas are expanded to fill the extra space?
most, if not all, of the map projections that are created have some sort of distortion. ( because the map projections were made to resemble Earth on paper. ) So even if it seems like there is no distortion, or at least any easy to find distortion, there is distortion and warping of continents although they can be very close to somewhat accurate. ( Globes have been proven to be the best resource to look at continents, countries, physical features, etc. ) Also, we must realize that maps are scaled down versions of Earth so you can't fit Australia in the palm of your hand. But I personally would say that the Robinson projeciton map is a good projection.
Does the Mercator projection show the size or the location of the continents more accurately on a map?
It's the location. 'A projection is a system for mapping the round Earth on a flat surface. The Mercator projection map shows the accurate locations of the continents and oceans. The land and water areas, however, are greatly distorted toward the North and South Poles.'
Does the mercator projection more accurately show the size shape or the location of the continents on a map?
Mercator projection is used on ships. It shows the correct shapes of continents but the areas are distorted. The longitude lines are parallel which makes the areas at the poles seem larger than they actually are. Hope this helps.
Which projection show shape of landmasses most accurately?
There is no map that shows all of the land masses correct shapes. Cylindrical projections will show land masses accurately if they are close to the equator. Planar will show them correctly at the center of the map. And conic projection will show the poles accurately. If you really need perfect sizes, use a globe (: hope that helped!
What does a Robinson map accurately show?
A Robinson map is a form of projection of the world map in which the whole world is illustrated as a single flat image. The poles are shown as straight lines rather than as points. These maps more accurately show the land to water proportions at high latitudes.
Does a Mercator projection show the size shape or the location of the continents more accurately on a map?
None of them. However, the location is distorted the least.
Shows size and shapes on a map accurately?
the atlas that truckers most use are maps in which show true shape but definitely indignify the size of the map
What map would a sailor use?
The Mercator projection is the standard for nautical navigation.
What are the pros and cons of a interrupted projection?
Pros- The show the correct sizes and shapes of land masses by cutting out parts of the oceans. Cons- Cuts on the map make it impossible to measure distance accurately or plot a course across the ocean.
Can you show me the difference between first and third angle projection?
In a first angle projection, the object stands in between the observer and the plane of projection. In a third angle project, the object and the plane of projection is interchanged.
What kind of map projection would you use to show the size of various land masses?
Equal-Area projection
Two dimensional maps show what?
Planar projection
What is isometric projection?
Isometric projection is another way of saying 3D. With isometric projection things are drawn on a two dimensional surface to show how they would look in 3D.
