Mercator Projection

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Questions (16)

If the continents were drawn on a Mercator map, would your chances of finding a fit have been improved? Explain.
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2. asked by Kelly
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Is the Mercator projection useful?1. Yes; when creating thematic maps 2. No; it’s distortions are too great 3. No;
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What is distorted on Mercator Projection world maps?Responses relative size of land masses at high and low latitudes shapes of
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Is the Mercator projection useful?(1 point)Responses Yes; when creating thematic maps Yes; in naval settings without roads No;
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In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?(1 point)Responses when navigating a ship across the Atlantic
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In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?(1 point)Responses when tracking weather patterns along the
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Jim
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection shows the shape of
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection shows the shape of
1. 4 answers
2. asked by Jim
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection is much larger than
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection shows the shape of
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
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What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)Responses The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of
1. 2 answers
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3. 61 views
Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
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2. asked anonymously
3. 197 views
Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
1. 2 answers
2. asked anonymously
3. 68 views
Where is a Mercator projection map most commonly used? in a magazine or newspaper on the side of a mountain in a U.S. classroom
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3. 42 views
Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
1. 1 answer
2. asked by optional
3. 127 views
Which of the following observations most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 56 views