2.2 Map Projections and the Shape of the Earth Flashcards
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Azimuthal projection
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A map projection created by projecting Earth’s surface onto a plane that touches the planet at only one point.
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Conic Projection
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A map projection created by extending features on Earth’s curved surface onto a cone.
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Cylindrical projection
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A map projection created by extending features on Earth’s surface onto a cylinder wrapped around Earth.
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Map projection
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A mathematical method of distorting the curved surface of the Earth so it can be portrayed on a flat surface.
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Oblate spheroid
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The shape of the Earth. A flattened sphere in which the Equator has a greater radius than the measurement from the center to the pole.
