Question

What are the weaknesses and uses of the following map projections: Robinson Projections, Mercator Map Projections, Cartogram, and Isoline?

1) Distortion of shape and size, suitable for displaying global data
2) Distortion of distance and direction, suitable for navigation
3) Distortion of area, suitable for thematic mapping
4) Distortion of elevation, suitable for representing topography

Answer 1

The weaknesses and uses of different map projections are described.

Step-by-step explanation:

Robinson Projection:

Weakness: Distortion of shape and size.

Use: Suitable for displaying global data.

Mercator Map Projection:

Weakness: Distortion of distance and direction.

Use: Suitable for navigation.

Cartogram:

Weakness: Distortion of area.

Use: Suitable for thematic mapping.

Isoline:

Weakness: Distortion of elevation.

Use: Suitable for representing topography.