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Why does a map show that equal amounts of latitude and longitude is not a perfect square?
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Example? The Earth is not flat, so maps can rather accurately show distance or shape. The simple fact that the Earth is round means perfect squares for latitude and longitude would in essence mean the distortion of shape, hence why on some maps you see the stretching out of the poles (as this is where the latitude lines converge). In essence the shape of the Earth means latitude and longitude cannot be perfect squares. Hope this is what you meant by your question.
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What is Saint Basil's Cathedral longitude and latitude?
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What is the longitude of Stewart island new zealand?
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What exact position of a place using lines of latitude and longitude called?
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