Lesson 3; Chapter 1: Maps (C)

Question 1

Contour map

Answer 1

A map that shows elevation above sea level and surface features of the land by means of contour lines (curved lines)

Question 2

Homolosine map

Answer 2

An interrupted, equal-area composite map projection of the entire world with discontinuity in the ocean regions

Question 3

Robinson projection

Answer 3

A compromise map projection that readily shows the whole globe as a flat map and accurately portrays the water to land ratio; distorts distance and direction (ex. Fastest way to Hawaii from California or china)

Question 4

Mercator projection

Answer 4

A conformal map projection where meridians are equally spaced straight lines that extend beyond the poles and parallel lines are farther apart as their distance from the Equator increases; used as a navigation tool that allows navigators to get their “true bearings”; distorts size and shape

Question 5

Azimuthal projection

Answer 5

An equidistance projection where all points on the map are proportionally correct distances from the center point

Question 6

Landsat map

Answer 6

Spatial-resolution imagery that provides large areas of repeated data at a scale that enables users to see detailed human-scale processes

Question 7

Cartogram

Answer 7

A map that uses distorted geometry to represent a thematic variable