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Map Maping Flashcards

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Geographers

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Use numerous mathematical equation, to produce map projections

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Mercator projections

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Fairly accurate however not with size or distance

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Conic Map

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Fairly accurate overall

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Interrupted projection

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Shows true size and shape

However distance are inaccurate

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Robison projection

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Overall fairly accurate

However poles distorted

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Azimuthal

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Size accurate

Shows distance over poles , often used for air navigation

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