Question

Explain why ALL maps have distortions? Give at least two reasons with adequate description.

Answer 1

Answer:

cartography, a map projection is a way to flatten a globe's surface into a plane in order to make a map. This requires a systematic transformation of the latitudes and longitudes of locations from the surface of the globe into locations on a plane.[1] All projections of a sphere on a plane necessarily distort the surface in some way and to some extent. Depending on the purpose of the map, some distortions are acceptable and others are not; therefore, different map projections exist in order to preserve some properties of the sphere-like body at the expense of other properties. The study of map projections is the characterization of the distortions. There is no limit to the number of possible map projections.[2]:1 Projections are a subject of several pure mathematical fields, including differential geometry, projective geometry, and manifolds. However, "map projection" refers specifically to a cartographic projection.

Answer 2

Answer:

Maps have distortions because each map cannot be perfect, of course.

Explanation:

1. The earth is a sphere, so it's impossible to put the sphere onto a flat surface such as a piece of paper. And besides, any way you do it you will see that there is at least one type of distortion, either in shape, size, landmass, distance, calculation, navigation, oceans, something, it's just not perfect in one way!
2. The orange peeling is an example of map distortions, and I think you understand what I'm saying as well! In terms of distance, direction, shape, and area, the map can be perfect in two-three of these but can't be perfect in the rest. The orange peeling example is a perfect example of why maps have distortions.

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