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A means of showing a curved surfaces o a flat map is called a projection. Each type of projection distorts the appearance of Earth's features in a different way. For example, some projections distort distance, while others distort directions between two points.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoMap projection is a way of showing Earth's curved surface of a map. Necessary distortions are permitted according to the purpose of the map.
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∙ 15y agoThey're called projection maps,
a common one is Mercator Projection.
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∙ 13y agoThe answers is topograpic map, which is commonly used for hiking trails
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∙ 12y agoU see the earth better
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∙ 11y agoonly globes show the Earth curved
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∙ 14y ago..is called a map.
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Which of the types of map would best show the three dimensions of the earths surface?
Topographic map.
Why is a globe not the best model when studying the earths surface?
A globe is too small to show many details.EXAMPLES:roadsriversetc.
Why does distortion matter?
distortion matters because the earth is round and it is impossible to show the earth on a flat surface without some distortion
Why longitude shaped like an orange slice?
Representing the surface of a sphere like the Earth on a flat map requires distortion of distance and area. This was achieved historically by slicing the globes surface into tapering segments, like orange slices which were then spread out flat. Although this enables the Earth to be shown as flat, the huge distortion must be remembered. There is little distortion at the Equator, but it gets worse towards the poles. On a flat, square map of the whole planet the poles, which are actually mere points, are shown as continuous lines at the top and bottom! The longitude lines are just vertical lines. Some world maps show the segments actually separated, or do not show the segments totally flattened. On these maps the longitude lines are curved and the distortion lessened, but certainly not eliminated.
Why is a globe more accuratethan a flat map to represent earth's surface?
Since the Earth is actually spherical (or very nearly spherical, it is technically an oblate spheroid) it maps more accurately onto a sphere (or globe) than it does onto a flat piece of paper. All flat maps distort, but the smaller the area that you're trying to map, the less it's in error.
What do cartographers use to show the round Earth on a flat surface?
Cartographers use a projection method to show the round Earth on a flat surface. Different types of map projections, such as Mercator or Robinson, are used to represent the Earth's curved surface in two dimensions while minimizing distortion of shape, area, distance, or direction.
What are some advantages of using a globe to show earths surface?
One advantage to using a globe is that you can more accurately determine distances than you can with a flat map. Flat maps distort the spherical surface and that distortion can be significant over long distances.
What is a symbolic representation of all or part of the earths surface on a flat piece of paper?
The two dimensional representation of the Earth's surface on piece of paper is called a map. Maps can show an area in great detail or in very broad outlines.
Why is it that the side mirrors in vehicles are curved mirrors?
convex (curved) mirrors show more space than flat mirrors do also the images are smaller than they really are
Why is it impossible to show the earth on a flat surface?
it's not impossible. The reason we have longitude and latitude lines are so that we are able to see the earth on a flat surface.
What does a topographic map of America show?
Location and elevation of Earths surface features.
How do aerial photographs and satelite images show earths surface?
Because the cameras are pointed down to take pictures of the Earth's surface.
Which of the types of map would best show the three dimensions of the earths surface?
Topographic map.
Which of the maps show the three dimensions of earths surface?
Topographic map
A framework of lines that helps show landmasses on a flat surface?
map projection
What is the name of that show with the scientists that find lizards in the earths mantle and a boy on the surface finds one and tries to raise it with his friend in his dogs doghouse?
surface
What kind of radiation passes through the atmosphere and reaches the earths surface?
highlight factors which show that heat from the sun does reach th earth surface by convection
