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What is the significance of the Mercator map projection in relation to the Pope's influence on cartography?
The Mercator map projection was significant because it allowed for accurate navigation on a flat map, making it easier for sailors to travel long distances. The Pope's influence on cartography during this time period was important as he supported the use of maps for exploration and spreading Christianity.
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History of cartography in order?
The history of cartography in the order which occurred are: 1: Ibn idrsi's world map 2: The travel of Marco Polo 3: The Mercator projection 4: The Robinson projection
Mercator projection The travels of Marco Polo Ibn Idrisi's world map Robinson projection Arrange these events from the history of cartography in the order in which they occurred?
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What type of projection is a Mercator projectio?
It is a Mercator projection!
How are a mercator projection and an Robinson projection map the same?
what similarity about the mercator projection and the robinson projection?
How do you arrange these events from the historical of cartography in the order in which they accrued?
The events from the historical of cartography are: 1. Columbus reaches the Western Hemisphere 2. Ptolemy's world map 3. Piri Reis map 4. Mercator projection
What maps projection do nearly all seagoing navigators still use today?
The answer is the Mercator projection
What is less accurate about a Mercator projection?
what is one problem with the mercator projection
Who invented modern cartography?
Gerhard Mercator
What type of projection is a Mercator?
cylindrical projection
What is the difference between mercator and Robinson projection?
the mercator projection lines are straight but the robinsons are curved
What came first Mercator projection or the Robinson projection?
Robinson projection
What are the three types of projection maps are?
Mercator Projection, Interrupted Projection, Robinson Projection
