Unit 1 (map projections/distortions)

Question 1

Map projection/distortion

Answer 1

No map can accurately represent the world, as it’s impossible to get a 3D object on to a 2D surface

Question 2

Mercator

Answer 2

Pros
- Correct direction and distance (latitude and longitude)
Cons
- Distorted landmasses

Question 3

Peters

Answer 3

Pros
- Correct landmass
Cons
- Distorted shapes

Question 4

Polar

Answer 4

Pros
- Correct direction and distance (latitude and longitude)
Cons
- Distorted landmasses