Unit 1 - Test Review Flashcards
1
Q
T
A
Title
2
Q
O
A
Orientation
3
Q
D
A
Date
4
Q
A
A
Author
5
Q
L
A
Legend
6
Q
S
A
Scale
7
Q
Why are all maps incorrect?
A
All maps are incorrect because it is impossible to put the surface area of a globe on a flat surface
8
Q
Mercator
A
Straight grid lines
Major pole distortion
9
Q
Robinson
A
Shows entire world at once
Less continent distortion
10
Q
Azimuthal
A
Shows half the world at once
Proportional north and south poles
11
Q
Goode
A
Shows the entire world at once by distorting oceans and poles
Not for navigation
Accurate land size
Conb shaped