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Wewaii [24]
2 years ago
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What kind of map is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances?

Geography
2 answers:
Vinil7 [7]2 years ago
7 0

the mercertator creation


Dovator [93]2 years ago
4 0

The Mercator projection is the map which is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances. Correct answer: B

Gerardus Mercator  introduced this map in 1569. Because any straight line on this map is a line of constant true bearing it is used for navigation (it enables a navigator to plot a straight-line course).

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