Eckert 4
| Name | Eckert 4 |
| Model | Pseudo-Cylinder |
| Type | Equal Area |
| Meridians | Sinusoidal curves concave toward a straight central meridian |
| Parallels | Straight |
| Spacing Meridian | Decreases toward the poles |
| Spacing Parallels | Decreases toward the poles |
| Linear Scale | True scale at 4030’ N & S |
| Specialties | Based on a cylinder tangent at the equator High values of distortion at upper latitudes |
| Uses | World scale maps Ocean maps |
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