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A Robinson Projection Map - also called an orthophanic projection in which the lines of latitude are curved. It was created by a Canadian-born cartographer named Arthur Robinson (1915 - 2004).
There is also a Mollweide projection - within an ellipse in which the lines of longitude are curved. That was devised by Karl Brandan Mollweide, a German from Wolfenbuttel (1774 - 1825).
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What projection takes slices of a globe and squeezes them into an oval?
the Robinson projection
What is another word for elliptical?
The shape name elliptical (of an ellipse) has the synonym ellipsoidal, oval, or ovoid. It is also the adjective form of ellipsis (circumlocution), with the synonyms cryptic, ambiguous, or oblique.
What is an Eckert IV projection?
The Eckert IV projection is a pseudocylindrical map projection used to represent the entire Earth's surface. It is equal-area, meaning that it preserves the relative size of land masses. The projection is known for its aesthetically pleasing oval shape and is often used for world maps.
What is a Diamond cut in an oval pointed shape?
If its an oval type shape with 2 points (bit like the shape of an eye) it is called a Marquise Cut.If its oval, and rounded on one half, with a point on the other, its a Pear Cut.If its like a true oval shape with no points, its just called an Oval Cut.
Is all the cells oval or round shapes?
Whether the cells are oval or round in shape would depend on the kind of cells. For example, the cells found in the cheeks of humans are all oval in shape.
What is another name for an oval-shaped projection map?
Another name for an oval-shaped projection map is called a Robinson Projection Map because it was created by an American cartographer named Arthur Robinson.
Can you give me another name for the shape known as oval?
An eclipse is another name for an oval.
What is another name for an oval-shaped project map?
Another name for an oval-shaped projection map is called a Robinson Projection Map because it was created by an American cartographer named Arthur Robinson.
What is an oval - shaped projection map?
Another name for an oval-shaped projection map is called a Robinson Projection Map because it was created by an American cartographer named Arthur Robinson.
Another name for an oval shape?
Ellipse.
What is another name for the shape oval?
elliptical
What is another name for an oval shaped map?
You may be referring to Mercator's projection, 1659 edition
What is another name for a 3d shaped oval?
Ellipsoid. (An oval is a 2-d shape, NOT 3-d).
What is another name for a flattened oval?
Another name for a flattened oval is an "ellipsoid." In a more specific context, it can also be referred to as an "oblate spheroid," particularly when describing a shape that is wider at the equator than at the poles, like the shape of the Earth.
What is the name given to an oval shape?
There are several different "oval" shapes. A running track, which comprises two semicircles separated by two straight stretches is an oval. So is the cross section of an egg - a shape in which the cross-sectional width does not change uniformly. Another example is the ellipse. Because all these shapes are called ovals, there is no single name.
What is a simple closed curved similar to a oval shape?
An ellipse is the proper name for an oval shape, however, a circle is a closed curved shape similar to an oval shape.
What projection takes slices of a globe and squeezes them into an oval?
the Robinson projection
