The Impossible Map: Understanding Global Distortions

This educational film creatively illustrates why a true representation of the world can only be achieved on a globe. Using a grapefruit and a turnip with maps superimposed, the film demonstrates how cutting and flattening these objects distorts their surfaces, mirroring the challenges of map projections. By tracing on cellophane laid over the sections, the film emphasizes the changes in the relationships between water and land areas. A fascinating and visually engaging resource for geography students, educators, and anyone curious about cartography.