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Why did Ptolemy not need to be concerned about distortion from projections because his map was based on?
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a flat Earth.
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Why do cartographers need to use map projections?
Because it's almost impossible to make a 3D object correctly placed in 2D. The different map projections are different people trying to be the most correct on their map projections. There's always going to be distortion... each projection has its pros and cons.
Does the Robinson projection show the size if the continents accurately but the water areas are expanded to fill the extra space?
most, if not all, of the map projections that are created have some sort of distortion. ( because the map projections were made to resemble Earth on paper. ) So even if it seems like there is no distortion, or at least any easy to find distortion, there is distortion and warping of continents although they can be very close to somewhat accurate. ( Globes have been proven to be the best resource to look at continents, countries, physical features, etc. ) Also, we must realize that maps are scaled down versions of Earth so you can't fit Australia in the palm of your hand. But I personally would say that the Robinson projeciton map is a good projection.
Why does distortion matter?
distortion matters because the earth is round and it is impossible to show the earth on a flat surface without some distortion
Who was the astronomer who proposed that Earth was the center of the universe?
The idea that the Earth was the center of the universe was adopted because of the writings of Ptolemy and Aristotle. This was a common belief until the 1700s.
How is a polar map distorted?
Maps are projections of the surface of a ball (the globe of the planet Earth) onto a flat sheet of paper.If you get some orange peel (which is also a ball) and try and make it go flat like paper you will find it will tear in some places and crumple in others because you can't just simply make it flat.Thus to make a flat map of a curved surface you have to have some sort of distortion to some part of it. There are several methods for doing this - equal area projections (which keep the relationships of area constant), equal angle projections, polar projections, Mercator projections etc.
What did Ptolemy invent or do?
Ptolemy invented improved projections. It is known that a world map based on the Geography was on display in Autun (France) in late Roman times. In the 15th century this work was printed with beautifully drawn maps. They look distorted as compared to modern maps, because his data were inaccurate. One reason is that Ptolemy estimated the Earth too small
Why do cartographers need to use map projections?
Because it's almost impossible to make a 3D object correctly placed in 2D. The different map projections are different people trying to be the most correct on their map projections. There's always going to be distortion... each projection has its pros and cons.
Why did Cleopatra call her son caesarion?
Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.Caesarion was a nickname for Ptolemy Caesar or Ptolemy XV. Cleopatra called him Caesarion because it reinforced the belief that he was Caesar's son.
Does the Robinson projection show the size if the continents accurately but the water areas are expanded to fill the extra space?
most, if not all, of the map projections that are created have some sort of distortion. ( because the map projections were made to resemble Earth on paper. ) So even if it seems like there is no distortion, or at least any easy to find distortion, there is distortion and warping of continents although they can be very close to somewhat accurate. ( Globes have been proven to be the best resource to look at continents, countries, physical features, etc. ) Also, we must realize that maps are scaled down versions of Earth so you can't fit Australia in the palm of your hand. But I personally would say that the Robinson projeciton map is a good projection.
Why does distortion matter?
distortion matters because the earth is round and it is impossible to show the earth on a flat surface without some distortion
Why did ptolemy do his theory?
Because he wanted to.
Who is Cleopatra dad?
Cleopatra's dad was Ptolemy XII.
Are maps projections?
A map projection simply is a representation of the round, 3D surface of the earth onto a flat, 2D map. There are different map projections such as Mercator and Robinson each of which have advantages and disadvantages.The appropriate projection for a map depends on the scale of the map and the purposes for which it will be used. For example, a Mercator projection has straight rhumb lines and is therefore excellent for navigation, because compass courses are easy to determine, but there is distortion near the poles.
Why second and third angle projections not used in orthographic projections?
because 2nd and 4th angle projection overlap each other
Who was the astronomer who proposed that Earth was the center of the universe?
The idea that the Earth was the center of the universe was adopted because of the writings of Ptolemy and Aristotle. This was a common belief until the 1700s.
Why were all of the last names of men in Cleopatra's family named ptolmey?
The men in Cleopatra's dynasty all were called Ptolemy because that was their family name. They also had other names, but these secondary names were added after the designation Ptolemy. In other words, they put their last names first instead of last as we do. Some examples are, Ptolemy Sotor, Ptolemy Philadelphus, Ptolemy Eugergetes, and Ptolemy Epiphanes.
How is a polar map distorted?
Maps are projections of the surface of a ball (the globe of the planet Earth) onto a flat sheet of paper.If you get some orange peel (which is also a ball) and try and make it go flat like paper you will find it will tear in some places and crumple in others because you can't just simply make it flat.Thus to make a flat map of a curved surface you have to have some sort of distortion to some part of it. There are several methods for doing this - equal area projections (which keep the relationships of area constant), equal angle projections, polar projections, Mercator projections etc.
