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beks73 [17]
4 years ago
8

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was to befuddle introductory physical geography students. for the guidance of in

tercontinental missiles. for ocean navigation. to make the first map of the world. to produce an accurate, equal area map.
Geography
1 answer:
ddd [48]4 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Option (3)

Explanation:

The Mercator projection is usually defined as the cylindrical map projection that is mainly used for the purpose of navigation while traveling in the vast oceans. The main drawback of using this map projection is that the size of the objects gets distorted as the latitude increases from the equator to the polar regions.  

This map projection is very commonly used for navigation purposes as any straight line that is drawn on it remains a line of constant and true bearings. This means that the angles are perfect and it does not show any error, due to which this chart is suitable for navigation in the oceans.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).

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