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homolosine projection

 

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Noun homolosine projection has 1 sense
  1. homolosine projection - an equal-area projection map of the globe; oceans are distorted in order to minimize the distortion of the continents
    --1 is a kind of
    equal-area projection, equal-area map projection

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Homolosine Projection

Definition:

The Homolosine Projection, also known as the Goode's Homolosine Projection, is a map projection technique that aims to minimize distortions of both shape and size. It is used primarily for representing the entire world on a flat surface.

Sample Sentences:

  • This homolosine projection showcases populations across the globe in a visually accurate manner.
  • The homolosine projection is particularly efficient in reducing distortion of land areas.
  • Geographers prefer to use the homolosine projection to illustrate spatial distributions.

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