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Where are landmasses distorted on a gnomic project?
Gnomic Projections distort near poles.
Why azimuthal projections are most often used to map areas that are near the poles?
Azimuthal projections are most often used to map areas near the poles because they preserve direction and are designed to represent the globe's surface accurately from a specific point, typically the center of the projection. This makes them particularly useful for polar regions, where traditional cylindrical projections distort distances and shapes. By focusing on a single point, azimuthal projections provide a more accurate representation of the area surrounding the poles, facilitating navigation and spatial analysis in these regions.
What type of map shows distortion increase with distance from the poles?
Polar Projections
How do Mercator and Robinson projections differ?
yes ,Mercator Robinson and conic projections differ because Mercator Robinson is not true it`s Mercator projection . Mercator projections are the grid is rectangular and lines of latitude and longitude are all parallel. conic projections are a map projections of the globe onto a cone with its points over one of the earth`s poles
Where is distortion on cylindrical projections the least and greatest?
Distortion on cylindrical projections is least at the standard parallels where the cylinder touches the globe. This is known as the secant case. The distortion is greatest at the poles or the edges of the map, where the cylinder is stretched to meet the globe.
Are the poles nice?
No, no, no! Poles hate everyone!
Do Taxes collected vary year to year?
Yes, by very, very large amounts. Even from recent projections.
Why are the poles the coldest on earth?
The poles are the coldest places on Earth because of the tilt of Earth's axis. The axis tilts the poles away from the sun so they receive very little sunlight, and very little warmth.
What is the common flaw for both the Robinson and Mercator projections of maps?
Both Robinson and Mercator projection have severe distortion close to the poles. The Robinson projection is neither equal-area nor conformal. The Mercator projection is conformal in that it preserves angles, however, it distorts the size and shape of large objects, as the scale increases from the Equator to the poles, where it becomes infinite.
What did kwakiutl totem poles look like?
was carved into animal and human figures on tall fire poles. These poles were very colorful and were a symbol of a family's power and rank
Landmasses near the poles are distorted on this type of map?
Polar azimuthal maps or polar projections distort landmasses near the poles due to the nature of projecting a spherical surface onto a flat one. The distortion increases as you move towards the poles, making areas like Greenland and Antarctica appear larger than they actually are.
What is the polar projection map?
Polar projections are often made in what is called the Azimuthal Equidistant Projection. The projection would be made tangent at the north pole, or at the south pole. These projections allow you to make linear measurements from the pole to any point on earth. These measurements are the shortest distances from the pole to the points and can be directly compared to one another. A polar projection shows the poles; I learned it in my science class.
