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On a Mercator projection the sizes of landmass near north and south poles are greatly exaggerated in what?
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What are the four types of map projections?
Mercator Projection : longitude and latitude as straight, parallel lines Conic Projection : a circular map made from a flattened cone, centered on a pole or other point Gall-Peters Projection : relocates standard parallels, narrows longitudinal spacing Robinson Projection : approximates a true spherical view of the Earth, except the poles Winkel Tripel Projection : an azimuth approximation of the world view, similar to Robinson The most widely used is the Mercator projection, the major disadvantage being its area expansions (areas closer to the poles appear larger and lack their true shapes). The Gall-Peters Projection provides a closer approximation of the relative areas. All flat representations of a spherical surface will create variances in "true" size or shape. (see image links)
Why are the north and south poles blurred on Google Earth?
To suggest that map projection of satellite imagery on to a GLOBE greatly distorts the images around the poles is a complete lie. Distortion at the poles when projecting a globe on to a flat map is known to cause distortion as the meridians are spaced much farther apart at the equator than at the poles. To claim the same applies to a globe is crazy. How would a satellite image around a ball cause distortion in one area vs another? Simple, it would not!
Was Brahms an impressionist?
No - some of his pieces (especially some of the Nocturnes) have that trés espressif feel that is usually tied in with Impressionism, but he predates the real Impressionist period by a considerable distance, and this difference is further exaggerated because he died so young. He was definitely a precursor to it and influenced it greatly, but he himself was not Impressionist.
What modern European movement was greatly influenced by African art?
Cubism
What is negative shape in artwork?
anything that contrasts greatly from other artworks on the same image.
Is the Greenland's size relative to the US greatly exaggerated on On Mercator projection?
Yes, it is! Since the Mercator tends to spread the meridians apart near the poles, any landmass to the North (or South) will look disproportionally large, compared to landmasses nearer the equator. Just look at a globe. You will see how the meridians (lines of longitude)converge at the North pole. Look at a Mercator projection. You will see those lines spread out so they are the same spacing as nearer the equator. That's how the Mercator makes Greenland look so HUGE, compared to the US... -Bob
If the continents were drawn using a Mercator projection are the chances improved of finding a fit?
It's the location. 'A projection is a system for mapping the round Earth on a flat surface. The Mercator projection map shows the accurate locations of the continents and oceans. The land and water areas, however, are greatly distorted toward the North and South Poles.'
Who was the first geographer to create a way to project the round world on a flat surface?
Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the first widely used flat world nautical map was the Mercator projection, by Gerardus Mercator in 1538, although the distances at the poles were greatly exaggerated (like making the continent of Greenland seem larger in area than Africa)
Does the Mercator projection show the size or the location of the continents more accurately on a map?
It's the location. 'A projection is a system for mapping the round Earth on a flat surface. The Mercator projection map shows the accurate locations of the continents and oceans. The land and water areas, however, are greatly distorted toward the North and South Poles.'
Who said reports of your death are greatly exaggerated?
The famous quote "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated" is often attributed to writer Mark Twain. It was published in response to a mistaken news report that he had died while he was traveling abroad.
What are the release dates for Popular - 1999 The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated 2-14?
Popular - 1999 The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated 2-14 was released on: USA: 23 February 2001
How many shoes does Winnie Mandela have?
One report was 1400 pair, but that is likely greatly exaggerated.
How old was Micah Kanters when he passed away?
The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated I am alive and well.
Will there be a 4th season of life and Times of Tim?
Sadly the rumours of Tim's demise are NOT greatly exaggerated! Tim is officially DEAD.
Did slash from gnr die?
The news of Slash's death are greatly exaggerated (he's still alive as of 6/28/08).
Is Nathan kress still alive?
These reports have been greatly exaggerated.
What were Saint Michael's cirumstances of death?
If you are referring to St. Michael the Archangel, the rumors about his death are greatly exaggerated. He is an angel and angels never die.
