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Map projections: flattening the Earth
This 8th-grade classroom material helps students explore map projections by practicing questions on why maps distort, comparing projections like Mercator, and understanding how to locate places using latitude and longitude. Students reinforce concepts through multiple-choice, sequencing, and fill-in-the-blank exercises.
By Edform · Geography · Grade 8 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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Questions
- Which map projection is most commonly used for navigation because it preserves straight lines as constant compass bearings?
- Which of the following are true about the Mercator projection?
- Put these steps in the correct order for locating a place using latitude and longitude.
- Fill in the blanks with the correct terms.
- Sort each statement into the correct category: 'Distortion of Shape', 'Distortion of Size', or 'Distortion of Distance'.
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