SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of projection produces relatively accurate shapes on a map?
A
a cylindrical projection
B
a planar projection
C
a map projection.
D
a conic projection.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Lambert Conformal Conic projection is a conic map projection that maintains accurate shapes and angles over small areas. This map projection is suitable for mapping regions with predominantly east-west extents, such as the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -A map projection in which the surface features of a globe are depicted as if projected onto a cone typically positioned so as to rest on the globe along a parallel (a line of equal latitude). In flattened form a conic projection produces a roughly semicircular map with the area below the apex of the cone at its center.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conic Projection Conic projections are ideal for maps showing regions from east to west, such as continents, but not recommended for maps of the entire planet.

Detailed explanation-4: -In cylindrical projections, the line of zero distortion is the equator; in conic projections, it’s a parallel of latitude; in azimuthal projections, it’s one of the poles. Using a projection from the right class minimizes distortion for your area of interest.

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