Definition that contains map projection
- orthomorphic projection a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape
- conformal projection a map projection in which a small area is rendered in its true shape
- equal-area projection a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
- sanson-flamsteed projection an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes
- conic projection a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles
- mercator projection a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder; areas appear greater the farther they are from the equator
- sinusoidal projection an equal-area map projection showing parallels and the equator as straight lines and other meridians as curved; used to map tropical latitudes
- conical projection a map projection of the globe onto a cone with its point over one of the earth's poles
- mercator's projection a map projection of the earth onto a cylinder; areas appear greater the farther they are from the equator
- equal-area map projection a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe