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Why did Mercator want to turn his globe into a flat map

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Answer:In 1569, Mercator developed a better, more accurate projection.His new map was a revelation, because the projection kept the latitude and longitude lines at consistent 90 degree angles. These clean angles made it easier for sailors to plot their course without constantly adjusting for mapping mistakes.

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