Match the Characteristic to the Map or Projection It Best

question 190

Multiple Choice

Match the characteristic to the map or projection it best describes.
-Peters projection

• A)Map most likely to be centered on the North Pole
• B)preserves compass bearing-used in navigation for centuries
• C)represents Earth's form horizontally and vertically
• D)varying colors or patterns to show variations in number, frequencies or densities
• E)Equal-area map to emphasize the global South
• F)Distorts everything, yet used by National Geographic for its appearance and suitability as a reference map
• G)intentional distortion of space and area in proportion to magnitude of a characteristic

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