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ladessa [460]
3 years ago
5

Effectively summarizes the limitations of flat maps.

Geography
1 answer:
Softa [21]3 years ago
6 0

Flattening a three-dimensional globe onto a flat surface isn't possible without some distortion.  Mercator maps distort the shape and relative size of continents, particularly near the poles. Projections also distort distance, direction, scale and area.

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