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Solutions for Chapter 4: Map Projections
Below listed, you can find solutions for Chapter 4 of CBSE NCERT for Practical Work in Geography [English].
NCERT solutions for Practical Work in Geography [English] 4 Map Projections Exercise [Pages 47 - 48]
Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below.
A map projection least suitable for the world map ______.
Mercator
Simple Cylindrical
Conical
All the above
A map projection that is neither the equal-area nor the correct shape and even the directions are also incorrect.
Simple Conical
Polar zenithal
Mercator
Cylindrical
A map projection having correct direction and correct shape but area greatly exaggerated polewards is ______.
Cylindrical Equal Area
Mercator
Conical
All the above
When the source of light is placed at the centre of the globe, the resultant projection is called ______.
Orthographic
Stereographic
Gnomonic
All the above
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
Describe the elements of map projection.
What do you mean by global property?
Not a single map projection represents the globe truly. Why?
How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal-area projection?
Differentiate between—
Developable and non-developable surfaces
Differentiate between-
Homolographic and orthographic projections
Differentiate between-
Normal and oblique projections
Differentiate between-
Parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude
Answer the following questions in not more than 125 words.
Discuss the criteria used for classifying map projection and state the major characteristics of each type of projection.
Which map projection is very useful for navigational purposes?
Explain the properties of Mercator’s Projection.
Explain the limitations of Mercator’s Projection.
Discuss the main properties of conical projection with one standard parallel.
Describe major limitations of conical projection with one standard parallel.
Solutions for 4: Map Projections
NCERT solutions for Practical Work in Geography [English] chapter 4 - Map Projections
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Concepts covered in Practical Work in Geography [English] chapter 4 Map Projections are Constructing Some Selected Projections, Elements of Map Projection, Need for Map Projection, Classification of Map Projections.
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