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What type of projection has parallel lines of longitude which disappear near the poles?
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Mercator is the type of projection which has parallel lines of longitude which disappear near the poles. The project in question also presents parallel lines of latitude even though the overall clarity gets distorted around both the North and South Poles.
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Does the mercator projection more accurately show the size shape or the location of the continents on a map?
Mercator projection is used on ships. It shows the correct shapes of continents but the areas are distorted. The longitude lines are parallel which makes the areas at the poles seem larger than they actually are. Hope this helps.
Are longitude lines parellel?
Technically speaking (in the strict mathematical sense) longitude lines are not parallel, for they do eventually meet. They meet not in one but in two places. I would say however, that they are parallel in the everyday, man-on-the-street sense.
How many kilometers are in a degree of longitude?
Lines of longitude are not parallel. They all converge at both the North Pole and the South Pole. Therefore there is no numeric constant to this value. The maximum distance represented by one degree of longitude, measured along a line of latitude (that is, parallel to the Equator), would be approximately 40,076 km divided by 360, or 111.3 km (69.2 mi).
How many lines are on the east longitude are there?
360 lines i think... There are 12 lines of East longitude. 360 is WAY off.
What is the meaning of the orthograpic drawing?
the importance of Orthographic drawing is a basic understanding of presentation drawing, wherin 3 main views of an object are presented in correct dimension of the height, width and depth.
What is projection has parallel latitude lines and parallel longitude lines?
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What is a map projection where the lines of longitude are parallel called?
That's true of the Mercator projection, among others.
What map has parallel lines of latitude and longitude?
Most maps will show latitude and longitude lines, if not, they're ALWAYS on a globe.
What is difference between parallel and perspective projection in Computer Graphics?
Parallel projection does not produces realistic views whereas perspective projection produces realistic viewin parallel projection lines of projection are parallel whereas in perspective projection lines are not parallel and the point where these lines meets is called ceter of projection in case of perspective projection
What projection shows all lines of latitude and longitude as straight lines?
The Mercator projection does that.
Why are the lines of longitude not parallel?
Parallel lines, by definition, cannot meet. The lines of longitude meet at the Poles.
These are vertical lines parallel to the prime meridian?
Vertical lines parallel to the prime meridian are lines of longitude.
Lines are and run north-south?
Longitude; not parallel
What lines on a map that run parallel to the Prime Meridian?
The only lines that can run parallel to the Prime Meridian on any map are other meridians of longitude, and the only map on which they can be printed parallel to it is a Mercator Projection. They are not really parallel to the Prime Meridian.
Which one line is parallel latitude or longitude?
All 'lines' of latitude are parallel to all others.No meridian of longitude is parallel to any others.-- All 'lines' of latitude are parallel to all others.-- No meridian of longitude is parallel to any other one.
What is the advantage of Mercator projection?
The ability of the Mercator projection to allow straight and constant course lines. Or longitude and latitude lines.
What is the advantage of a Mercator projection?
The Mercator projection preserves straight lines, making it useful for navigation. It also shows true direction, making it valuable for sailors and pilots. Additionally, it accurately represents shapes and angles near the equator.
