Figure 7-1. The pattern of deformation of the Orthographic and all perspective projections. The darker the shading, the greater the deformation

Figure 7-2. A framed, oblique view of a portion of the globe looking southward across South America toward Antarctica. The remainder of this Orthographic projection need not be used

Figure 7-3. A perspective view of eastern North America and northeast South America that reflects the limited understanding of the New World by northwest Europeans during the early years of the 16th century

Figure 7-4. A perspective view of the U.S. looking northwestward from a pint 200 miles above Raleigh, N.C.

Figure 7-5. A perspective view of the U.S. looking northwestward from a point 800 miles above Raleigh, N.C.

Figure 7-6. A portion of an oblique Mollweide projection that preserves area relationships while giving giving the appearance of a perspective view of the earth

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