CARTOGRAPHIC PROJECTION - Practice Mode

1) Which is the representation of the entire surface of the earth's ellipsoid on a plane ?

Isometric projection Cartographic projection Axonometric projection Dimetric Projection

Correct Answer: Cartographic projection

2) What is the purpose of the theory of cartographic projection?

Study of all types of distortion Study of hills Study of water bodies Study of soil

Correct Answer: Study of all types of distortion

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3) What is the study and practice of making maps ?

Hydrography Topography Cartography Geography

Correct Answer: Cartography

4) Where were the scientific foundations of cartographic laid ?

Ancient Rome Ancient India Ancient Greece Ancient Britain

Correct Answer: Ancient Greece

5) Which was considered to be the oldest cartographic projections ?

Orthographic projection Topographic survey Geodetic survey Gnomonic projection

Correct Answer: Gnomonic projection

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