Advanced Map Projection Quiz

A set of eight demanding multiple-choice items focusing on advanced aspects of mapping and spatial representation.

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Total Questions

8

Difficulty Level

hard

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
Which projection dramatically enlarges landmasses near the poles while preserving angles?
Question 1
2
What does the acronym ECEF stand for in Earth‑centered coordinate systems?
Question 2
3
Through which historic location does the prime meridian run?
Question 3
4
A map where 1 cm represents 10 km is classified as which scale type?
Question 4
5
Which cylindrical projection is designed to keep distances accurate along the equator?
Question 5
6
Which geometric model best reflects Earth’s slight flattening at the poles?
Question 6
7
Which world map projection is favored in textbooks for balanced shape and area distortion?
Question 7
8
Identify the coordinate pair that lies on the antimeridian.
Question 8