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Equal-Area Projection.
Equal-Area Projection - as a noun
A map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equal-area map projectionHypernyms (Closely Related)
map projectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The Robinson projection is a type of equal-area projection that minimizes distortion."
"The Goode's Homolosine projection is another equal-area projection used for displaying global data."
"In an equal-area projection, the sizes of regions on a map are proportional to their actual sizes on Earth."
"The Mollweide projection is an equal-area projection that preserves the proportions of areas on a map."
"The Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection is commonly used for mapping polar regions."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
equableequablenessequablenessesequablyequal Equal-Area Projection
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