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Map points are actually plotted mathematically, but a conic section is AS THOUGH a paper cone had been lowered onto a globe and the places it touched transfered to the map.
Conic sections are most accurate along the particular parallel of the (imaginary) cone and are mostly used for smaller scales (e.g., 1:5000, 1:12,000).
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What is a conic map used for?
A conic map is a type of map projection that is commonly used to represent regions with east-west orientations, such as mid-latitude countries. It provides a more accurate representation of these areas by minimizing distortion in shape and size compared to other types of map projections. Conic maps are often used for mapping large areas like continents or countries.
Is a conic projection map a rectangle?
no
What is the advantage of a gnomonic projection?
a gnomonic map makes countries look longer, distorted, and hard to understand
What are facts about conic projection maps?
1)They are made by wrapping a cone of paper around a globe .2)A map containing several conic projections are called a Polyconic.3)When you wrap the paper around the globe to make conic projection it has to be at a certain line of lattitude .
How do you use conic projection in a sentence?
Conic projection is, essentially, a map that is a cone then flattened. An example sentence is: Conic projection helps a lot of people understand maps clearer.
What does a conic map show?
How a cone can fit on part of the earth.
What is a map that a wedge-shaped portion of the earth?
conic projection
What is a map that shows a wedge-shaped portion of the earth?
conic projection
What are the three most important map projections?
they are cylindrical, azimuthal, and conic.
What type of map is produced by fitting together a series of map projections?
These maps are called conic maps.
How are conic projections made?
conic projections are made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a cone
A map that shows a wedge shaped portion of the earth is called?
conic projection
