A Map Projection Is a

question 7

Multiple Choice

A map projection is a

• A)translation of locations on the Earth's surface to their corresponding locations on a flat surface.
• B)model of the Earth in regards to size and shape of objects on the Earth's surface.
• C)representation of how time zones are distributed with respect to geographic boundaries.
• D)system used in translating decimal degrees to other forms of measurement.

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Definitions:

Ctenophores

Phylum of marine animals (comb jellies) whose bodies consist of two layers of cells enclosing a gelatinous mass. The outer surface is covered with comblike rows of cilia, by which the animal moves.

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in cnidarians (like jellyfish) that shoot out a toxic barb in self-defense or to capture prey.

Biradially Symmetrical

A type of symmetry in organisms where the body can be divided into mirror-image halves in two different planes.

Cnidarian

A group of aquatic invertebrates known for their stinging cells, including jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.