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A change in the accuracy of shapes and distances on a map is called?
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∙ 14y ago
distortion
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What three factors would an ideal map show correctly?
the ideal map would show shapes, distances and direction correctly.
Making a map is an attempt to do what with a round globe surface?
simply by curving the surface of the map to adjust it to the bend of the earth
What is it called when water shapes the rocks flat?
Erosion.
What are the disadvantages and advantages of azimuthal projection?
This map projection has the advantage of showing the correct distances between places when taken from the centre point of the projection, however it has the disadvantage that the distances from all other points are incorrect, and areas and shapes get distorted more that one moves away from the centre of the projection.
Why do the different types of volcanoes have different shapes to them?
Because sometimes they have explosions and change shape.
A change in the accuracy of shapes and distances?
the answer is distortions!!!! i had homework for geography and that is for sure theanswer !!!!!!
What its called when the moon seems to change shapes?
The waxing and waning of the moon, or "moon phases".
What are the shapes the moon seems to be called?
These shapes of the moon are called Phases
The Robinson projection map is considered very useful?
most distances, sizes and shapes are accurate
Why is The Robinson map projection is considered very useful?
Most distances, sizes, and shapes are accurate
Why do mapmakers have to choose between the correct land shapes or distances on the earth?
Because it is impossible to show both.
Robinson projection map is considered very useful because?
most distances, sizes and shapes are accurate
The Robinson projection map is considered very useful because?
most distances, sizes and shapes are accurate
What are shapes that are the same shapes and sizes called?
Congruent
Why does the shape of the moon change?
the shape of the moon is caused by the movement of the earth. Earth's shadow causes the shapes. As the earth moves, so does its shadow, creating different shapes (phases).
What are 6 sided 3d shapes called?
3d shapes with six faces are called hexahedra.
What are the two figures that has the same size and shapes called?
congruent shapes :)
