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It displays the world as flat and rectangular when it is really round, so the image is distorted.
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On a globe the meridians converge toward the poles What is the pattern of meridians on the Mercator?
On a Mercator map the Meridians (vertical lines of Latitude) are straight lines at right angles to the lines of Longitude.
What are the 3 different types of map projections?
Robinson projection mercator projection interrupted projection =]<3
N the 1500s gerardus mercator found a way to show the earths surface on pieces of paper?
map
Which would be more helpful for studying the exact shapes of continents a globe or a map?
A globe because the projection on a map is always distorted.
Which would be more helpful for studying the exact shape of continents a globe or a map?
A globe because the projection on a map is always distorted.
Landmasses near the poles are distorted on this type of map?
cylindrical projection
What map is distorted near the poles.?
the one that spells "your mom loves me"
Why is te mercator projection map still in use today?
The Mercator projection map still is in use today because, although the sizes and distance were distorted, it still showed directions accurately.
Does a Mercator projection show the size shape or the location of the continents more accurately on a map?
None of them. However, the location is distorted the least.
What did Gerardus Mercator invent?
Geardus Mercator invented the Mercator Map in 1569
Why was the Mercator Map created?
The Mercator map was created in 1569 by Gerardus Mercator. The projection's creator wanted to create a map that would be helpful in navigating the world's seas. The map is set up on a useful grid. However, the map is clearly distorted! At the north and south ends of the map, Antarctica and Greenland are just two examples of landforms that appear far bigger than they should. Areas and distances are not portrayed accurately on this map
What A Mercator projection map shows?
accurate directions but has distorted sizes and distances
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.
A mercator projection is distorted near the?
north and south poles
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
