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in a polar projection you can the northern hemisphere, a mercador projection where you can see stretched out land.

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Is a polar projection an example of a azimuthal projection?

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Where is the equator in a polar projection?

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What is the polar projection map?

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What is a type of projection usually showing the poles?

A type of projection that usually shows the poles is the polar projection, which focuses on the Earth's polar regions. It is often used to study and analyze features near the North and South Poles.


What is a polar-projection map?

A map centred on a Pole.


What is advantages of polar projection map?

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Is the truest representation of the earth a polar projection?

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How are meridians drawn on a Polar Projection?

Meridians are typically shown as straight lines radiating out from the center point of the polar projection map. They converge at the poles and represent lines of longitude, which help to indicate direction and location on the map. These meridians help users navigate and understand the spatial relationships on the polar projection.


What does a polar projection show?

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