It is not true because we can see earth with other things
doubling the radius will have a greater effect
v of cylinder=pi x square of radius x hieght
lets take an example,r=2,h=2
v=8pi
doubling the hieght,h=4
v=16pi ie twice the initial volume
doubling the radius,r=4
v=pi x 16 x 2
=32 pi ie four times the initial volume
therefore radius makes a bigger difference
it is impossible for a map projection to be accurate. the most common one is the mercator projection. Many projections have been tried but all very flawed. the most reliable form of a map is a globe but of course, it's not a projections...so.
