Question

what map projection is shown in this image?
image: a cone-shaped grid over a globe (conic projection)
options:

• cylindrical
• planar
• cubic
• conic (conic is selected)

Explanation:

Map projections can be cylindrical (using a cylinder), planar (using a plane), cubic (using a cube), or conic (using a cone). The image shows a cone - shaped projection over the globe, which matches the conic projection's characteristic of using a cone to project the Earth's surface. The other options: cylindrical uses a cylinder, planar uses a flat plane, and cubic uses a cube - none of which match the cone - like shape in the image.

Answer:

conic (the option with the radio button selected, which is the correct one as the image shows a conic projection setup with a cone over the globe)