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because there has to be some kind of distortion of earths spherical shape
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause the Earth isn't flat
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Why does a map distortion take place?
A distortion on a map is when you transfer information from a curved suface to a flat suface losing some accuracy. Distortion is a change in shape, size, or position of a place when it's shown on a map. . . . In example . . . Transferring information from a globe to a map
All flat maps are projections that must distort at least one what properties distance shape size and what else?
DIRECTION
Which properties to Flat maps distort?
All of them. You pick a mathematical rule to go from the sphere to the plane depending on what you want to use the map for. Each rule distorts different things. There are 100's that have been used. Common rules do not conserve area. Others do not maintain shapes.
What does a cartograhper do?
they make maps
Who is theory was that the earth is round not flat?
Since the determination of the fact that Earth is spherical as opposed to flat, all scientists (after a short lag period) have accepted that it is so.
Are elevation distortions found on maps?
on maps yes, on globes no
Why do all maps have distortion?
Since the earth is 3 dimensional and is represented on a flat surface, there will be a few distortions
Why did people develop a variety of maps for studying and displaying information about earth?
The Earth is a sphere. Maps are flat. Therefore when you try and make a representation of a sphere (the Earth) as a flat map, you introduce some distortions. The process of making a flat map from a sphere is called projection and there are a number of different projections that you can use, each with different distortions (e.g. an equal area projection, a Mercator projection etc). Therefore you need a variety of maps (projections) depending on what you want to use the map for.
Why there are always distortions on a map?
There always distortions on a map because a map is flat and a globe is round.
Why do maps have distortion?
Try taking the peel of an orange and laying it out flat so that all the edges meet up - you can't! Well the earth is also a ball and when you try and represent the curved surface on a flat piece of paper it would behave like the orange peel. To make a flat map you have to make a projection of the earths round surface (there are a number of ways of doing this) and this introduces a distortion.
Why do two-dimensional maps of Earth have distortions?
Earth is three-dimensional, but maps are two-dimensional.
Why are all maps of the world distorted?
Earth is three-dimensional, but maps are two-dimensional.
Why are there distortions on a map?
Because a map is flat and a globe is round
What are 3 distortions created by maps?
A map can be distorted by shapes, sizes, lines of latitude and longitude.
What advantages do flat maps have?
Flat maps can show roads, streets, and towns.
How can geographer reduce the distortions created when they draw a flat map of Greenland?
They curve the longitude lines.
Why do geographers use avariety of maps to represent the world?
A map is a diagram illustrating and therefore communicating some aspect of reality. Therefore a geographer will chose the map form that is most appropriate for the subject to be communicated. For instance a map of the world could show countries in proportion to their true area. Or the size of the countries could be scaled in proportion to their population. Also when making a flat map of a sphere (the globe of the Earth) it is impossible to "flatten" the surface without causing tears or distortions. All flat maps are therefore projections which contain distortions. Geographers will choose a projection which does not distort the aspect they are trying to show.
