Map Projection Additional One Mark Online Test

Map Projection Additional One Mark Online Test (12th Standard Geography)

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When the latitudes and longitudes of the globe are represented on a flat sheet of paper, the network thus formed is called

A.Developable surface B.Standard parallel C.Graticule D.Line of tangency

Which one of the following is NOT one of the criteria the lesson uses to classify map projections?

A.Method of construction B.Developable surface used C.Scale of the map D.Position of light source

Perspective projections are made with the help of

A.mathematical calculations on an assumed developable surface B.the shadow cast from an illuminated globe on to a developable surface C.a protractor and a pair of compasses only D.the line of tangency of a cone at two parallels

Assertion (A): Cylindrical projection is suitable for showing equatorial regions.
Reason (R): The length of the equator on the cylinder is equal to the length of the equator on the globe.

A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C.A is true but R is false D.A is false but R is true

Which one of the following is NOT a normal cylindrical projection?

A.Mercator projection B.Cassini projection C.Lambert's Cylindrical Equal Area projection D.Miller cylindrical projection

The oblique cylindrical projection consists only of the

A.Oblique Mercator projection B.Transverse Mercator projection C.Equirectangular projection D.Cassini projection

In a transverse cylindrical projection, the cylinder has its line of tangency to

A.the equator B.a meridian C.one of the poles D.two standard parallels

Conical projection is most suitable for representing

A.equatorial regions B.polar areas C.middle latitudes D.the whole globe at one time

Consider the following statements about conical projection:
1. Parallels appear as arcs.
2. Meridians appear as straight lines that converge to the same point.
3. It can show the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Q10

In a secant conical projection, when the cone is not big enough to cover the curvature of the earth, it

A.touches the globe at only one parallel B.intersects the earth twice at two parallels C.touches the globe at one of the poles D.touches the globe along a meridian

Q11

In a zenithal (azimuthal) projection, the parallels are seen as

A.concentric circles B.straight lines C.arcs of a cone D.parallel lines equal to the equator

Q12

When the plane of a zenithal projection is tangent to a point between a pole and the equator, the aspect is called

A.equatorial zenithal B.polar zenithal C.oblique zenithal D.normal zenithal

Q13

Equal area projections are also known as

A.orthomorphic projections B.homolographic projections C.equidistant projections D.gnomonic projections

Q14

In the Polar Zenithal Equi-distant projection, the parallels are drawn

A.at true distances from one another B.at distances that decrease toward the edge of the map C.as arcs of a cone D.as straight lines equal in length to the equator

Q15

Which statement about true scale (equidistant) projections is correct according to the lesson?

A.They keep the correct scale throughout the map. B.No projection can keep the correct scale throughout; it can be kept only along some parallels or meridians. C.They keep the correct scale only at the centre of the map. D.They show true shapes of all parts of the earth.

Q16

In which projection is the source of light placed at the centre of the globe?

A.Stereographic projection B.Orthographic projection C.Gnomonic projection D.Equidistant projection

Q17

Match the projection with the position of its light source:
a. Gnomonic - 1. At infinity from the globe
b. Stereographic - 2. At the centre of the globe
c. Orthographic - 3. At the periphery of the globe, diametrically opposite the point of contact

A.a-2, b-3, c-1 B.a-1, b-3, c-2 C.a-3, b-2, c-1 D.a-2, b-1, c-3

Q18

The Cylindrical Equal Area projection was devised by

A.Marinus of Tyre B.J.H. Lambert C.Mercator D.Cassini

Q19

In the Cylindrical Equal Area projection, the distance between the parallels

A.remains the same throughout the map B.increases toward the poles C.decreases toward the poles D.is equal to the distance between meridians

Q20

Assertion (A): In the Cylindrical Equal Area projection, the scale is true only along the equator.
Reason (R): On this projection the other parallels are drawn longer than the corresponding parallels on the globe.

A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C.A is true but R is false D.A is false but R is true

Q21

The Cylindrical Equi-distant projection is believed to have been invented by

A.J.H. Lambert B.Marinus of Tyre C.Gall D.Miller

Q22

In the Cylindrical Equi-distant projection, the meridians are

A.curved lines converging at the poles B.straight parallel lines, equally spaced and half as long as the equator C.straight lines radiating from the pole D.straight lines equal in length to the equator

Q23

Maps on the Cylindrical Equi-distant projection are used for general purposes only because the projection

A.is neither equal area nor orthomorphic B.shows only one hemisphere at a time C.has its line of tangency at a pole D.is a gnomonic projection

Q24

In Example 10.2 (Cylindrical Equi-distant projection, interval 30°), into how many parts is the central meridian divided to draw the parallels?

A.3 B.6 C.12 D.18

Q25

To draw meridians at an interval of 30° for the whole globe on a cylindrical projection, the equator line is divided into how many equal parts?

A.6 B.9 C.12 D.24

Q26

The Polar Zenithal Equal Area projection is also known as

A.Lambert's Equal Area projection B.Mercator projection C.Cassini projection D.Gnomonic projection

Q27

Consider the following statements about the Polar Zenithal Equal Area projection:
1. The pole is a point forming the centre of the projection.
2. The meridians are straight lines radiating from the pole with correct angular distance between them.
3. The scale along the parallels decreases away from the centre of the projection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Q28

In Example 10.3 (Polar Zenithal Equal Area projection), the circle drawn with centre N and radius equal to CB represents the

A.60° parallel B.30° parallel C.0° parallel D.90° parallel

Q29

In a Polar Zenithal Equi-distant projection, the number of parallel intervals is found as 90 divided by the interval. How many concentric circles are needed for an interval of 15°?

A.3 B.4 C.6 D.12

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