Exercise 1.5:

Small scale map projections cannot preserve both shape and size. Analyze the mops on the previous page

and answer the following questions.

1. Map A is most likely which type of projection? Explain your reasoning.

2. Map B is most likely which type of projection? Explain your reasoning.

3. Map C is most likely which type of projection? Explain your reasoning.

4. Out of the three types of projections (Conformal, Equivalent (or equal area) or Compromise), which projection would be the best for measuring the extent of a Tropical Rainforest? Explain your reasoning.

5. Out of the three types of projections (Conformal, Equivalent (or equal area) or Compromise), which projection would be the best for a general reference world map? Explain your reasoning.