Unit 2

Question 1

A parallel (s) or point on the Earth where the Earth touches the cylinder, cone, or plane

Answer 1

Standard Parallel (s)

Question 2

East/west center of the map projection

Answer 2

Central Meridian

Question 3

North/south center of the map projection

Answer 3

Latitude of Origin

Question 4

Map projection property where areas are true or preserved

Answer 4

Equal Area (Equivalent)

Question 5

Map projection property where angles are true or preserved

Answer 5

Conformal

Question 6

Map projection property where directions are true from a particular location

Answer 6

Azimuthal

Question 7

Map projection property where distances are true from a particular location

Answer 7

Equidistant

Question 8

Map projection property where there is a balance between conformal & equivalent, however neither is totally preserved

Answer 8

Compromise

Question 9

4 types of map distortion

Answer 9

Area (size, Angles (shape, Distance, Direction

Question 10

This map projection is ideal for equatorial areas (0-30 degrees)

Answer 10

Cylindrical

Question 11

This map projection is ideal for mid-latitude regions (30-65 degrees)

Answer 11

Conic

Question 12

This map projection is ideal for polar regions (65-90 degrees)

Answer 12

Planar

Question 13

4 guidelines to choose a projection for a continent or region

Answer 13

Determine a directional extent, determine location, choose properties, choose projection