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What is a flat drawing of the Earth called?
A flat representation of the Earth is called a map projection. The surface of the Earth cannot be accurately represented on a flat surface, so there are various way to approximate it. The different way are called projections.
Cartographers can represent the spherical Earth on flat paper by making a which is like casting shadows from the spherical world onto a flat piece of paper?
It is a drawing of the earth on a flat surface
What happens when a curved surface is transferred to a flat map?
When a curved surface, such as the Earth's surface, is transferred to a flat map, distortion occurs. This distortion can affect the shape, size, distance, and direction of features on the map, known as map projection. Different map projections are used to minimize these distortions for specific purposes.
Why did Ptolemy not need to be concerned about distortion from projections because his map was based on?
a flat Earth.
What is a flat map called that represents a portion of the round earth?
A flat map that represents a portion of the round earth is called a "map projection". Map projections are used to display the three-dimensional earth on a two-dimensional surface, like a paper map.
What is a Mercator map?
A way of showing the sphere on the earth on the flat surface of a map.
What is the Cartographic term for flat map of earth?
culture
What is way to map an earth on a flat surface?
Maps
Why is the globe the most accurate representation of earth?
It is not the most accurate but it is close enough for general use. The Earth is not a perfect sphere. But a globe is better than a flat map because the Earth is not flat. If you map only covers a very small part of the Earth then a flat map is usually good enough but if the map is to portray countries and continents then if it remains flat it will distort either distances or areas or angles.
A representation of the Earth or part of the Earth on a flat surface?
A map is a representation of the Earth or part of the Earth on a flat surface, showing geographical features, locations, and boundaries. Maps use symbols and colors to convey information about the physical and political aspects of a particular area.
What is a system for mapping the round the earth on a flat surface called?
Its called a projection map
Why are all maps distorted?
Cause a map is flat, and the Earth is curved. Can't force a curved image onto a flat surface w/o losing something.
