equal-area

adjective

ˈē-kwəl-ˈer-ē-ə

-ˈā-rē-ə

of a map projection

: maintaining constant ratio of size between quadrilaterals formed by the meridians and parallels and the quadrilaterals of the globe thereby preserving true areal extent of forms represented

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The sampling sites were selected randomly through what’s called an equal-area grid approach to ensure sites from around the state were tested. —