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1 Properties of Projections
1. Direction 2. Area (Equivalent) 3. Distance (Equidistant) 4. Shape (Conformal) Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

2 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Projections: Unprojected World Map Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

3 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Mercator Projection Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

4 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Mercator Projection Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

5 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Mercator Projection Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

6 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Projections: Mercator Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona                            

7 Lambert Conformal Conic
Projections: Lambert Conformal Conic Area, and shape are distorted away from standard parallels. Directions are true in limited areas. Used for maps of North America. Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona                            

8 Azimuthal Equidistant
Projections: Azimuthal Equidistant Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

9 Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area
Projections: Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

10 Department of Geography and Regional Development
Projections: Robinson Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona

11 Azimuthal Projections:
Great Circle Mapper Keiron Bailey GEOG416A Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona


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