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Which map is the most useful in finding direction? Explain.

Mercator Projection
Equal-Area Projection
Conic projection

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Answer: A Mercator map because it is most useful in finding direction

Step-by-step explanation:

Mercator projection is an example of cylindrical projection which became a standard map projection because of its ability to represent lines of steady course. Mercator distorts the size of geographical objects because its linear scale increases with the increase in latitude. The distortion caused by the Mercator distorts the perception of the entire planet by exaggerating the areas laying far from the equator.

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