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That would depend on the type of map. A Mercator projection projects the Earth onto a cylinder, causing distortions at the poles.
A "conic" projection projects the Earth onto a cone.
And there are special purpose maps that project the Earth onto a plane.
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How do you convert Lambert-grid coordinates to UTM-grid coordinates in Galicia NW Spain when using geological maps and topographical maps scale 1 to 50000?
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What are on maps that help us and describe locations?
On Atlas maps the Latitude and Longitude of any place will help us to locate the place. Each city/place has both Latidude and Longitude . In City maps the grid system is used to locate particular building or Hotel etc.
What do DOGTAILS on maps stand for?
D- Date O- Orientation G- Grid T- Title A- Author I- Index L- Legend S- Scale
Why do maps have grids on them?
yes they do because if a ship or someone was lost in the sea a radar tracks it so people can find it easier well that's what i think
Would a map of your city have a grid system of longitude and latitude?
You can make your own grid system anywhere,so yes.
What is a social studies grid?
Grid maps show locations of specific places according to numbered or lettered vertical and horizontal lines. Guide maps for cities or countries are often grid maps.Thank you
What do all maps have in common?
grid coordinates
What does grid location?
A grid reference system, also known as grid reference or grid system, is a geographic coordinate system that defines locations in maps using Cartesian coordinates based on a particular map projection. Grid lines on maps illustrate the underlying coordinate system.
What lines makes up earths grid system?
Lines of latitude and the lines of longitude.
What do most maps have?
a grid system, a scale, and a legend
How do you convert Lambert-grid coordinates to UTM-grid coordinates in Galicia NW Spain when using geological maps and topographical maps scale 1 to 50000?
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Many maps have a grid system a scale and a?
legend that helps users understand the symbols and features on the map. The grid system provides coordinates for location, the scale shows the ratio between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground, and the legend explains the symbols and colors used on the map.
What is another name lines on a grid?
For Maps, it is latitude and longitude.
What is a social studies?
Grid maps show locations of specific places according to numbered or lettered vertical and horizontal lines. Guide maps for cities or countries are often grid maps.Thank you
What is the basic reference used on maps to help determine location?
Maps usually have a grid lines printed on them which are numbered. Normally you would use these numbers as a grid reference to indicate a location
What lines make the earths grid?
Lines of latitude and the lines of longitude.
How grid is used to locate place?
In the UK, it is likely to be the Ordnance Survey Grid, used on maps covering Britain. Worldwide, it is the grid formed by the latitude and longitude of a location.
