CONCLUSION

During the course of your research, you have learned many interesting facts about map projections. You have discovered how difficult it is to transfer the globe onto a map, and have become an expert on map projections. You know perfectly the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. What is more, you can even help other people decide which map projection is the most suitable to them, according to their purpose.  

This webquest has given us many challenges and interesting questions. Remember our initial question: Are world maps wrong? It’s definitely a very good idea to write a short reflection on it if you haven't done it yet. Try to answer this key question using what you have learned during the process.

Look for world maps at home, at the library, on the internet or buy one at the bookshop, which is especially interesting if you have the opportunity to travel to a different continent (you will realise maps look different). Pay attention to them and try to guess which map projection is behind them.

Next time you see a map, I'm sure you are going to look at it through  VERY DIFFERENT EYES!

 

It’s beyond doubt that you have become an expert. However, there is still much to learn about map projections and cartography. Check out the links below if you wish to widen your knowledge. Could you find other interesting websites about map projections?

 

·        Investigating Map Projections (National Geographic)

·         Selecting a Map Projection (National Geographic) 

·         Map projections (Esri) 

·         Compare map projections (by Tobias Jung) 

·         What is the best map projection? (Geo awesomeness)