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The problem with making maps is that maps are flat and the earth isn't. In order to represent a curved surface on a flat surface, things have to be distorted.
The only way to represent the earth's surface accurately in every way is on a globe.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause of "distortion" which is caused when a curved (three-dimensional) form is reduced to a flat (two-dimensional) representation.
The representation of a spherical globe can be accomplished in many ways, one of which is to slice the surface of the sphere into many thin sections (gores) that are more easily flattened. But this results in a discontinuous flat map. Filling in the missing areas (much more added toward the poles) will distort the true size of areas (polar areas will appear comparatively larger). There are special projections of globes that reduce this distortion. But any equatorial projection cannot show the continuous nature of the polar regions.
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∙ 15y agoMaps of the world can be in different projections, different symbology, show different features or have been made at different times, all reasons which would cause them to look different.
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∙ 14y agoMaps change as more information is gained about the area. A long time ago areas that were unexplored, or contained dangerous barbarians, were simply listed as "here be dragons".
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∙ 8y agoNo, there are many different kinds of maps.
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∙ 14y agobecause to be identified easily
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Why are there different types of map projections?
=The curved surface of the earth cannot be shown accurately on a map because such a surface must be stretched or broken in some places as it is flattened. For this reason mapmakers use map projections.=
What do map makers use to draw the earth as a flat surface?
Draw the globe stand, then place the globe in it. Then draw the landmarks and do some shading to make the globe look 3Dimensional.
Some of the oldest continental crust on Earth lies in?
The oldest crust on earth can be found in Australia and parts of Canada. It ranges in age from 3. 7 to 4. 28 billion years old.
Where does an Earthquake start on the Earth?
The metal plates outside the earth but in some parts of the world your safe like britain and others if you think of it like fiction i realy don't no what im saying so don't blame me
How do cartographers attempt to deal with the problems with maps?
The Earth is a sphere, and true distances cannot be translated from a 3-dimensional form to a flat surface. Some maps are a form of the "gores" that can be cut from a globe to form a flat surface. But most use some form of projection that displays some aspects of the actual surface with some accuracy.The smaller the area of the map, the less the curvature, which reduces the errors introduced.
Why does every map projection have some degree of distortion?
All map projections distort the surface in some fashion. Depending on the purpose of the map, some distortions are acceptable and others are not; therefore different map projections exist in order to preserve some properties of the sphere-like body at the expense of other properties. There is no limit to the number of possible map projections.
Why are some telescopes placed in orbit around the earth?
because looking through the Earth's atmosphere can distort the incoming light.
Is the word distort a verb?
Yes eg Some people distort the truth.
How do you show earth's curved surface on a flat map?
A means of showing a curved surfaces o a flat map is called a projection. Each type of projection distorts the appearance of Earth's features in a different way. For example, some projections distort distance, while others distort directions between two points.
Why are there different types of map projections?
=The curved surface of the earth cannot be shown accurately on a map because such a surface must be stretched or broken in some places as it is flattened. For this reason mapmakers use map projections.=
Does showing the round earth on flat maps distort some images?
The proof that distortion occurs is to peel an orange in one piece, and then flatten the skin.
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.
When are some parts of the earth not exposed to the sun?
At night.
What are some of the problems with map projections?
Distortion
Why does it only snow in some parts of earth?
it only snows in some parts of the earth because it is hotter by the equater. It also onlly snows in parts of the earth because the earth sits on its axis and the earth is at a tilt so only parts of the earth get the shadow. For example if you shine a flashlight on a base ball in a dark room with the ball with a tilt only part of the ball will have light. hope i helped :)
What are some adjectives that start with the letter x and describe Earth?
Some parts of the earth are xeric (very dry).
Why does air pressure decrease as you travel farther away from the earth?
the earth is made up of diferent parts and some parts of the earth is less dense than the other
