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When a curved surface, such as the Earth's surface, is transferred to a flat map, distortion occurs. This distortion can affect the shape, size, distance, and direction of features on the map, known as map projection. Different map projections are used to minimize these distortions for specific purposes.
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How is the structure of a hammer related to its function?
The hammer is hard and heavy, which helps to drive the nail in. The flat surface is for striking, and the curved clawed surface is for prying.
What happened to the images on the globe when they transferred to a flat surface?
They become distorted.
What system for mapping the round earth on a flat surface called?
A map projection is a way to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map.
What is the purpose necessity use of projection?
The Earth is a sphere. Maps are almost always flat. The method you decide to use in order to represent the highlights of a curved surface on a flat drawing is called the 'projection'.
Why do flat maps distort Earth's surface?
Flat maps distort Earth's surface because it is impossible to represent a curved, three-dimensional surface like the Earth's on a flat, two-dimensional map without some distortion occurring. Different map projections use different techniques to minimize distortion in certain areas, such as shape, area, distance, or direction, but there will always be some level of distortion present.
What is the term that describes the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface?
nelcomous (its a term in greek which is a term described the curved surface of the earth transferred to a flat surface.) Nelcomous
What are changes in the info caused by transferring info from a curved surface to a flat surface?
Transferring information from a curved surface to a flat surface can lead to distortions such as stretching or compression of the content. This can affect the accuracy and spatial relationships of the information. Additionally, details on the curved surface may not align perfectly when transferred to a flat surface, potentially leading to information loss or misrepresentation.
What happens to images on globes when they are transferred to a flat surface?
ovalish shape
Is the reflecting surface of the mirror flat curved inward or curved outward?
The reflecting surface of a mirror is flat.
How many flat surface and curved surface cuboid has?
A cuboid has 6 flat faces but no curved surfaces. ..________ ./............../| /_______/.| |..............|.| |..............|./ |_______|/
Is a square a flat or curved surface?
Flat!
What is a flat area on s curved surface called?
A plane horizontal surface with no depth refers to a flat area on a curved surface.
Is the earths surface flat or curved?
i think its curved
Is a cone shape a flat or curved surface?
curved
Moving information from a curved surface to a flat surface causes?
When information is moved from a curved surface( like the Earth) to a flat surface ( like a map), distortion occurs.
Does a cylinder have a curved and flat surface?
Yes, a cylinder has both curved and flat surface. Considering a solid cylinder standing on its end, the circular base and the circular top are flat surfaces. The surface connecting the top and bottom is curved.
Does a cube have a curved or flat surface?
Normally a cube has 6 flat surface faces
