Mapping Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Orthographic Projection
A
Sees either equator or polar view of map
2
Q
Orthographic Projection
Adv and Dis
A
Accurate
Can’t see all of it
3
Q
Homolosine Map
Adv and Dis
A
See everything
Inaccurate
Cut up and hard to read
4
Q
Cylindrical Projection Map
Adv and Dis
A
See everything and shows political boundary; usually used in classrooms
Majorly distorted
Antarctica is huge in map
5
Q
Equal Area Map
Adv and Dis
A
Accuracy is spot on
Incredibly difficult to read
6
Q
Countour Map
Adv and Dis
A
Outlines elevations and depths
Difficult to read; too many lines
7
Q
Relief Map
Adv and Dis
A
Easy to navigate
Big and too much space
8
Q
Nautical Chart
Adv and Dis
A
Tells a lot and long
Shows a specific region blown up
Trained to read it
