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28 June, 22:42

Which maps is an example of a Mercator projection?

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  1. 28 June, 22:59
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    As on all map projections, shapes or sizes are distortions of the true layout of the Earth's surface. The Mercator projection exaggerates areas far from the equator. For example: Greenland appears the same size as Africa, when in reality Africa's area is 14 times greater.
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