McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation
McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780321820433
Author: Darrel Hess, Dennis G Tasa
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 2, Problem 3SQ

(a)

To determine

Whether the map given in Figure 1-31 (of Chapter 1) showing time zones is an equivalent, a conformal or compromise projection with supporting reasons.

(b)

To determine

The family of map projection to which the map shown in Figure 1-31 belong to.

(c)

To determine

The reason for which it is said that isolines must close on itself either on or off the map.

(d)

To determine

The speed and direction of travel of a car from the values of latitude and longitude.

(e)

To determine

To describe: The one application of radar imagery in geographical analysis and the advantages of radar over other remote sensing techniques.

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