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The Mercator map projection does not represent area correctly. the equatorial regions are relatively small and the polar regions relatively large (if Greenland looks larger than Australia then the area proportions are wrong Australia has more than three times the surface area of Greenland).
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How do you describe a mercator map projection?
A mercator map is best described as bigger and smaller portions of land than what is actually is
Who uses a mercator map?
Sailors
What one characteristic of the mercator projection remains true or undistorted no matter where you are on a map of this type?
The Mercator Projection keeps all angles of land masses equal in relation to the Earth's meridians. This is what has made it so popular as a nautical travel tool for sailors.
What is the difference between mercator and Robinson projection?
the mercator projection lines are straight but the robinsons are curved
What was the contribution of Mercator?
He contributed peanut butter and jelly.
How does the Mercator map misrepresent the earth?
latitude and longitude are the same as the Mercator
What type of map is a Mercator map?
Mercator is not a map, but a map projection, i.e. a way of representing the continents on a map. The Mercator projection is only accurate between 30 degrees north and south latitude. The further away you go from that point, the greater the exaggeration.
What did Gerardus Mercator invent?
Geardus Mercator invented the Mercator Map in 1569
What is a mercrator projection?
A Mercator projection map is a cylindrical map presented on a flat surface. It was first presented to the world by Gerardus Mercator in 1569.
What was the name of the first person to make a World map?
Chinese mercator also made a map of the world
What has the author Samuel Augustus Mitchell written?
Samuel Augustus Mitchell has written: 'Mitchell's geographical reader' 'An accompaniment to Mitchell's map of the world on Mercator's projection' 'An accompaniment to Mitchell's map of the world on Mercator's projection'
Mercator projection what popular map in classrooms in the US is what kind of map.?
Mercator projection what popular map in classrooms in the US is what kind of map?
Mercator projection what popular map in classrooms in the US is what kind of map?
Mercator projection what popular map in classrooms in the US is what kind of map?
What type of map is gps map?
mercator map
What is the shortage airline distance between Chicato to London on a Mercator map?
On a Mercator map it is a straight line.
What type of map projection is used by ship navigation?
Mercator
What is the Mercator projection map?
The Mercator system is a cylindrical map projection. It is essentially the shape of globe on a flat surface. It was first designed by mapmaker Gerardus Mercator in 1569.
