MapMaster 1 Questions

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to occur in an equivalent projection? 1 - A landmass will be the same size on the map as on the globe, but its shape will be distorted. 2 - There always will be fewer landmasses on the map than on the globe. 3 - A landmass on the map will be identical to what it is on the globe. 4 - A landmass will have a similar size and appearance on the map as on the globe, but will have distortions of both size and shape. 5 - A landmass will be the same shape on the map as on the globe, but its size will be distorted.

1 - A landmass will be the same size on the map as on the globe, but its shape will be distorted.

What is the highest value a line of longitude will have?

180 degrees

The Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area projection __________.

has shapes that are considerably distorted away from the center of the map

Which map projection is torn, or cut, in order to reduce shape distortion in specific parts of the map?

interrupted projection

The Robinson projection __________.

is appropriate for mapping the distribution of phenomena found on both land and sea

Classes of map projections are based on the __________.

shape of the projection surface

Of Earth's spatial relationships, which characteristic is preserved in an equivalent map projection?

size

Which two key properties of Earth's spatial relationships are considered when creating a map projection?

size and shape

Which of the following statements best characterizes a map projection that maintains angular relations on a map? 1 - They typically are used to study and compare demographic characteristics such as population density. 2 - When circles are projected onto such a map, their shape will be maintained but they will vary in size. 3 - When circles are projected onto such a map, they will change shape, with some circles changing to ellipses. 4 - Distance relationships are maintained throughout the projection. 5 - Such projections balance the distortions of size and shape.

2 - When circles are projected onto such a map, their shape will be maintained but they will vary in size.

Which of the following projections is used for general-purpose world maps because it communicates a balanced representation of the world? 1 - globe 2 - conformal projection 3 - compromise projection 4 - equal area projection 5 - equivalent projection

3 - compromise projection

Which of the following statements about map projections is true? 1 - A cartographer chooses projection properties based primarily on when the projection was developed. 2 - There are hundreds of map projections that are widely used. 3 - Most map projections are designed for a wide variety of purposes at a wide range of scales. 4 - Maps of the world and continents are impacted by distortion more than maps of local areas. 5 - Maps of local areas are impacted by distortion more than maps of the world and continents.

4 - Maps of the world and continents are impacted by distortion more than maps of local areas.

Which of the following map projection qualities would be most appropriate for mapping the global distribution of air temperature? 1 - equal area with an oblique aspect 2 - equal distance and direction with an equatorial aspect 3 - equal area with reduced shape and area distortion along all latitudes 4 - equal shape with a polar aspect 5 - general-purpose with a balanced view of oceans and landmasses, and uninterrupted perspective

5 - general-purpose with a balanced view of oceans and landmasses, and uninterrupted perspective

Which of the following statements best characterizes the aspect of a map?

Aspect is the location of the center of a map projection.

What is the significance of Greenwich, England, in the context of latitude and longitude?

It is the historically agreed-upon starting point for longitude.

Which of the following best describes latitude?

Latitude is used to measure distance north and south of the 0 degree line.

What is the starting location (0 degree location) used for lines of longitude?

Prime Meridian

What is the graticule?

a name given to the system of lines used to locate points on Earth's surface

Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as straight lines that diverge away from the North or South Pole and latitude lines appearing as arcs?

conic projection

Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as straight, equally spaced parallel lines and latitude lines appearing as parallel lines that intersect the meridians at right angles?

cylindrical projection

The Goode's Interrupted Equal Area Homolosine projection __________.

is appropriate for mapping the geographic distributions on the continents

Which map projection class has longitude lines appearing as lines radiating from a central point and latitude lines appearing as concentric circles or ovals?

planar projection

Which map projection class has longitude lines that curve in and converge, or nearly converge, at the poles and latitude lines appearing as parallel lines?

pseudocylindrical/oval projection