Question

1. mapmakers use _ (2 words) as different ways to show a _ planet on a _ map.
2. all flat maps are _ in some way, so _ must choose the type of map projection that is best for their _.
3. _ projections are based on a cylinder wrapped around the globe. since it only touches the globe at the _, landmasses near the _ appear to be _ than they really are.
4. _ projections are based on a cone placed over the globe. this type of map is most _ along the lines of _ and is most useful showing areas that have long _ - _ dimensions.
5. _ - _ projections are based on a plane touching the _ at one point. this type of map can show true _ to people like airplane _ and ship _. however, the true shape of _ is distorted with this type of map

12 features of a map include the following items:
a tells the subject of the map _
b shows which way north, south, east, and west lie on a map _
c shows how distances are represented on a map using miles/kilometers
d explains the symbols and colors on a map _
e shows where in the world the area on the map is located

Explanation:

1. Map - makers use map projections to represent a spherical planet on a flat map.
2. Flat maps are distorted, so map - makers choose the best projection for their purpose.
3. Cylindrical projections touch the globe at the equator, and landmasses near poles appear larger.
4. Conic projections use a cone, are accurate along lines of latitude, and show areas with long north - south dimensions well.
5. Planar projections touch the globe at one point, show true direction for navigators, but distort landmass shape.
6. a. Title tells the map subject. b. Compass rose shows directions. c. Scale shows distance representation. d. Legend explains symbols and colors. e. Locator map shows the area's global location.

Answer:

1. map projections, spherical, flat
2. distorted, map - makers, purpose
3. Cylindrical, equator, poles, larger
4. Conic, accurate, latitude, north - south
5. Planar, globe, direction, pilots, captains, landmasses
6. a. Title

b. Compass rose
c. Scale
d. Legend
e. Locator map