Question 2 of 12intermediate💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark

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

Exercise: EXERCISE | Q: 1(ii) | (Page 13)
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Explanation

Option (A) Simple Conical is correct. According to the context, map projections are classified based on which global properties they preserve: Equal Area projections maintain correct area, Orthomorphic projections maintain correct shape, and Azimuthal projections maintain correct direction. The question asks for a projection that preserves NONE of these properties. By elimination: Mercator (option C) has correct shape and direction as stated in question (iii); Polar zenithal (option B) is an Azimuthal projection that maintains correct direction from the centre; Cylindrical Equal Area (related to option D) maintains correct area. Simple Conical projection does not preserve equal area, correct shape, or correct direction, making it the correct answer.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the three global properties mentioned - equal area, correct shape (orthomorphic), and correct direction (azimuthal)

  2. Step 2: Analyze each option - Mercator preserves shape and direction; Polar zenithal preserves direction; Cylindrical Equal Area preserves area

  3. Step 3: By elimination, Simple Conical does not preserve any of the three properties correctly

  4. Step 4: Select option (A) as the answer

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