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• Map Projections and Their Characteristics Goode homolosine projection: A map projection that avoids shape distortion and the restrictions of a rectangular map by creating interruptions in the map's continuity. In each section, map projection regions are shown equally, like an orange peel being laid out on a flat surface. Polar projection: A map projection that looks down at Earth from the perspective of one of the poles (North Pole or South Pole). Robinson projection: A map projection that attempts to create the most visually appealing representation of Earth by keeping all types of distortion relatively low over most of the map. Mercator projection: A map projection that is most useful for navigation because the lines connecting points on a map represent the true compass direction; however, landmasses become increasingly distorted the farther away they are from the equator. Peter’s projection: A map projection that shows all land masses with their true areas but distorts their shapes. • Map Types and Their Uses Reference map: A map that shows geographic locations on Earth’s surface, such as the locations of cities or oceans. Thematic map: A map that emphasizes the spatia...