Correct option is A
The
Cylindrical Equal Area Projection is
not an azimuthal projection. It is a type of cylindrical projection, where the Earth's surface is projected onto a cylinder. This projection preserves area but introduces distortions in shape, especially near the poles.
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Azimuthal Projections: Project the Earth's surface onto a flat plane. Examples include Polar Zenithal Equal Area, Equidistant, and Gnomonic projections.
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Equal Area Projections: Preserve the relative size of areas, useful for representing spatial distribution of data.
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Gnomonic Projection: Shows all great circles as straight lines, useful for plotting shortest paths over long distances.