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Map Projections
Question
How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal area projection?
Solution
The area is kept equal in cylindrical equal area projection because the parallels and meridians are projected as straight lines intersecting one another at right angles.
Some More Questions From Map Projections Chapter
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 ?
Explain the differences between Parallels and Meridians.
Explain the differences between Map and Map Projection.
Distinguish between developable and non-developable surface.
Not a single map projection represents the globe truly. Why?
How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal area projection?
Differentiate between Developable and non-developable surfaces.
Differentiate between Homolographic and orthographic projections.
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