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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.
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∙ 9y agoThe Mercator projection was developed by Gerardus Mercator (Flemish) in 1569. The map is a cylindrical projection that standardized nautical map projection.
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∙ 9y agoA Mercator projection map is a cylindrical map presented on a flat surface. It was first presented to the world by Gerardus Mercator in 1569.
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What type of map projection is used by ship navigation?
Mercator
Landmasses near the poles are distorted on this type of map?
cylindrical projection
Which type of map projection would you use to study Australia?
A Mercator one
On what type of map does distortion increase with distance from the poles?
The Mercator Projection distorts the size of large objects from the Equator to the poles. It was named for Flemish map make Gerardus Mercator.
How does the Mercator map misrepresent the earth?
latitude and longitude are the same as the Mercator
What type of map is gps map?
mercator map
What type of map projection is used by ship navigation?
Mercator
Which type of map dispalys a flat representation of a round object?
a mercator map
What did Gerardus Mercator invent?
Geardus Mercator invented the Mercator Map in 1569
Landmasses near the poles are distorted on this type of map?
cylindrical projection
Which type of map projection would you use to study Australia?
A Mercator one
On what type of map does distortion increase with distance from the poles?
The Mercator Projection distorts the size of large objects from the Equator to the poles. It was named for Flemish map make Gerardus Mercator.
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 is the shortage airline distance between Chicato to London on a Mercator map?
On a Mercator map it is a straight line.
How does the Mercator map misrepresent the earth?
latitude and longitude are the same as the Mercator
Which type of map projection is best for displaying a compact area such as Australia?
Mercator's is the best for Australia
