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Map Projections: Mercator, Gnomonic & Conic
1. Which map projection creates parallel lines of latitude and longitude?
2. Which projection is created by projecting points and lines from the globe onto a cone?
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About This Quiz & Worksheet
This quiz and worksheet combo can help you quickly gauge your understanding of map projections and how they are created.
Quiz & Worksheet Goals
This quiz and printable worksheet can help you assess your knowledge of:
- What map makers are also called
- The map projections that creates parallel lines of latitude and longitude
- Which projection places points onto a piece of paper that touches the globe at one point
- The name of the projection that is created on a cone
Skills Practiced
This quiz and worksheet helps students test the following skills:
- Information recall - access the knowledge you have gained regarding the projection that shows parallel lines of longitude and latitude
- Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the projection that is excellent for navigation
- Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the different types of map projections and interpret it correctly
Additional Learning
Make sure to also read the related lesson called Map Projections: Mercator, Gnomonic & Conic. It can help you to:
- Examine the job responsibilities of a map maker
- See examples of different map projections
- Determine how a various projection is created
- See tips for remembering the various projections
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- What is Geography? - Definition, Facts & Types 3:11
- Map Projections: Mercator, Gnomonic & Conic 4:41
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