What is another word for equal area projection?
Pronunciation: [ˈiːkwə͡l ˈe͡əɹi͡ə pɹəd͡ʒˈɛkʃən] (IPA) 
An equal area projection is a type of map projection that preserves the approximate area of land masses on a two-dimensional surface. Additionally, there are several synonyms for this type of projection, including:
1. Equivalent projection - This is another term for an equal area projection and indicates that the map portrays the same relative size of land areas as they are on the earth's surface.
2. Authalic projection - This is a term used to describe an equal area projection where all points on the earth's surface are represented as equal areas on the map projection.
3. Equal surface area projection - This term denotes that an equal area projection accurately depicts land areas as being the same size on the map as they are in real life.
No matter the term used, an equal area projection is an important tool for accurately representing global geography.
