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Map Projections
Question
Why is it necessary to know about map projection ?
Solution
The need for map projection mainly arise from the fact that it is difficult to see a small place in details on a globe. Therefore drawing accurate large scale map on a flat paper is required. However it is impossible to transfer accurately the features from a sphere on to flat surface. Certain methods have been devised to retain with precision at least one or a few of these relationship. While drawing maps various kinds of projections have been evolved for drawing different kinds of maps.
Some More Questions From Map Projections Chapter
What do you understand by developable surface ?
How do you find the radius of the globe according to a given scale ?
State the rule for finding out the length of equator.
What is the demerit of cylindrical projection ?
Describe the elements of map projection.
What do you mean by global property?
How does a map differ from a globe?
Why is it necessary to know about map projection ?
What facts need to be kept in view while transferring the globe on a plain surface ?
Which are important geographical relationships that one looks for in a map ?
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