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Is the north always straight toward the top of the Mercator projection?

On a Mercator projection map, north is typically represented as straight up toward the top of the map. However, it's important to note that the Mercator projection distorts the size and shape of landmasses as they get closer to the poles.


Who invented the most common projection for world maps?

Gerardus Mercator is credited with inventing the Mercator projection in 1569, which is one of the most common projections for world maps due to its ability to accurately represent lines of constant course, known as rhumb lines, for navigational purposes.


How are the lines of longitude on the mercator projection different form the other two?

Lines of longitude on the Mercator projection are straight and evenly spaced, while on the other two projections (such as the Robinson or Winkel Tripel), they are curved and vary in spacing. This distortion in longitude is a trade-off for maintaining accurate shapes and angles on the Mercator projection.


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.


Does the Mercator projection show the size shape or location of the continents more accurately on a mapslide2?

The Mercator projection preserves the shape of countries accurately, but distorts their size, especially near the poles. This means that countries near the equator will appear smaller than they actually are on a Mercator map, while those near the poles will appear larger.