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To show Earth's curved surface on a flat map, cartographers use mathematical projections that distort the shape, size, distance, or direction of the map. Common projections include Mercator, Robinson, and Peters, each with its own strengths and weaknesses in representing the curved Earth on a two-dimensional map.
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What is system for mapping the round earth on a flat surface called?
mercator
What is a system of mapping the round earth on a flat surface called?
A system of mapping the round earth on a flat surface is called a map projection. Map projections are used to represent the Earth's curved surface on a two-dimensional map. Different map projections have different strengths and weaknesses depending on the purpose of the map.
Equal areas of which surface will absorb the most insolation?
A flat surface will absorb the most insolation since it has the maximum surface area exposed to the sun's rays. In contrast, a curved surface will have less surface area exposed to the sun, resulting in lesser insolation absorption over the same area.
What is the plane surface of the earth?
The plane surface of the Earth refers to a flat representation of the planet's surface without considering its curvature. It is often used in cartography to create maps and projections for easier visualization and measurement. However, the Earth is actually a geoid, which means its surface is slightly curved due to its rotation and gravitational forces.
Cartographers can represent the spherical Earth on flat paper?
Cartographers use map projections to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map. Different map projections distort the size, shape, distance, or direction of features on the map to varying degrees. Each projection has its strengths and weaknesses depending on the purpose of the map.
Is the earths surface flat or curved?
i think its curved
What is a flat drawing that shows all or part of earths surface?
A map is a flat drawing that shows all or parts of earth surface.
Is the reflecting surface of the mirror flat curved inward or curved outward?
The reflecting surface of a mirror is flat.
How many flat surface and curved surface cuboid has?
A cuboid has 6 flat faces but no curved surfaces. ..________ ./............../| /_______/.| |..............|.| |..............|./ |_______|/
Is a square a flat or curved surface?
Flat!
What is a flat area on s curved surface called?
A plane horizontal surface with no depth refers to a flat area on a curved surface.
Is a cone shape a flat or curved surface?
curved
Moving information from a curved surface to a flat surface causes?
When information is moved from a curved surface( like the Earth) to a flat surface ( like a map), distortion occurs.
Does a cylinder have a curved and flat surface?
Yes, a cylinder has both curved and flat surface. Considering a solid cylinder standing on its end, the circular base and the circular top are flat surfaces. The surface connecting the top and bottom is curved.
What is the term that describes the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface?
nelcomous (its a term in greek which is a term described the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface.) Nelcomous
Does a cube have a curved or flat surface?
Normally a cube has 6 flat surface faces
How many flat and curved surface have a prism?
A prism has no curved surfaces. It has 5 or more flat faces.
