Map Projections

Class 11 · Geography · 12 Questions

1(i)intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

A map projection least suitable for the world map:

1(ii)intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

A map projection that is neither the equal area nor the correct shape and even the directions are also incorrect

1(iii)intermediate💡 Understand1 markMCQ

A map projection having correct direction and correct shape but area greatly exaggerated polewards is

1(iv)beginner🧠 Remember1 markMCQ

When the source of light is placed at the centre of the globe, the resultant projection is called

2(ii)beginner🧠 Remember2 marksShort Answer

What do you mean by global property?

2(iii)intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

Not a single map projection represents the globe truly. Why?

2(iv)intermediate💡 Understand2 marksShort Answer

How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal area projection?

3(i)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

Differentiate between developable and non-developable surfaces

3(ii)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

Differentiate between homolographic and orthographic projections

3(iii)intermediate💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

Differentiate between normal and oblique projections

3(iv)beginner💡 Understand3 marksShort Answer

Differentiate between parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude

4(iii)intermediate💡 Understand5 marksLong Answer

Discuss the main properties of conical projection with one standard parallel and describe its major limitations.