How do cartographers represent a round Earth on a flat surface? no projection is an entirely accurate representation of earth’s surface.Ī drawing of the earth is called a projection.

the three-dimensional curved surface of a globe is called a map projection. What is a flat representation of the earth?Ī map is a flat representation of earth’s curved surface. A systematic transformation of the earth’s surface to a flat map is called a map projection. A globe is the only representation of the earth that does not distort its geometry - except, of course, its size. What is it called when cartographers place an image of the world on a flat surface so you can see all the continents?Ĭartography: Flattening Earth – Scientific American. 8 Who was the first person to draw a map of the world?.

7 How does a cartographer decide which projection to use?.5 What is a representation of the Earth or part of it on a flat surface called?.

4 Why do maps and globes show the Earth in different ways?.

3 How do cartographers represent a round Earth on a flat surface?.

1 What is it called when cartographers place an image of the world on a flat surface so you can see all the continents?.

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