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Cause a map is flat, and the Earth is curved. Can't force a curved image onto a flat surface w/o losing something.
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What map is distorted near the poles.?
the one that spells "your mom loves me"
What are the 4 ways in which maps can be distorted?
A map can be distorted by shapes, sizes, lines of latitude and longitude and politics,
What is gnomonic map?
a gnomonic map makes countries look longer, distorted, and hard to understand
What on a map tells you what your looking at so you know what is distorted?
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What kind of maps did explorers use in the past?
they had a distorted map
What happens when the earth is represented on a flat map?
The representation is always distorted.
What becomes distorted when mapping earth?
the sizes become distorted because of the round curves from a globe. if you use a flat map, same rules apply.
What happens when you take the round surface of earth and make it fat on a map?
it looks distorted
What are 3 distortions created by maps?
A map can be distorted by shapes, sizes, lines of latitude and longitude.
Which area is most distorted on a map?
Areas near the poles are most distorted on maps, as the projection of the Earth's curved surface onto a flat map causes significant distortion in these regions. This distortion is known as polar distortion and results in inaccuracies in size and shape of landmasses near the poles.
What two things can be distorted on a projection map?
Reference maps and Thematic maps are the broad categories of maps
What is a map bias?
Map bias refers to a situation where certain features or characteristics on a map are distorted or misrepresented. This can happen due to various reasons such as the projection used, scale of the map, or intentional manipulation. Map bias can impact the perception of geographic information and influence decision-making based on the map.
