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GEOGRAPHY CARDS 1
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- 1What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?A map DISTORTS properties like DISTANCE
- 2A planar projection map is most useful forfinding the shortest distance between two places, particularly at the POLES
- 3Which of the following is the most accurately represented on a cylindrical projection map?EQUATOR
- 4a mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map isMAP PROJECTION
- 5Which type of projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map?CONIC PROJECTION
- 6What happens to the poles on a Robinson projection?They appear slightly FLATTENED
- 7Which is an example of an absolute location?30N latitude, 150 W longitude
- 8To find the relative location, first find...A REFERENCE POINT
- 9A cartographer wants to create a generalized map focused on a country and the surrounding countries that border it. What type of map would this be?SMALL SCALE MAP
- 10Which of the following collects visual information about Earth?SATELLITES
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- 9th grade Geography Flashcards on GEOGRAPHY CARDS 1, created by Hannah Rose on 31/08/2016.
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