Question

A student is using a map in which the features are distorted and the land size is more accurate near the equator.

Which type of map is the student using? Check all that apply.

globe
flat map
conic projection
Mercator projection
equal-area projection

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure one of the answers is Mercator projection.

Answer 2

Mercator projection

Step-by-step explanation:

Using a flat paper map to represent the sphere that is our planet has always been a challenge. The Mercator projection is one of the most common representation, although we know it is more accurate around the Equator line and the precision diminishes as you get closer to the poles.

There are other types of projections, correcting some issues, but with their own flaws too. The only accurate representation of the planet is a globe, since it matches the shape of the planet.