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What kind of map is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances?

a. Robinson projection

b. Mercator projection

c. Gnomonic projection

d. Conic projection

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the mercertator creation


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The Mercator projection is the map which is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances. Correct answer: B

Gerardus Mercator introduced this map in 1569. Because any straight line on this map is a line of constant true bearing it is used for navigation (it enables a navigator to plot a straight-line course).

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