Yes it is within the past 500 years.
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Answer:
A Mercator map projection greatly distorts the area of land masses near the poles.
Explanation:
Mercator projection is a projection method where the meridians are deposited vertically on the parallel circles, and where the distance along these circles is gradually stretched more in relation to the terrain it gets closer to the pole. The method is common, for example on world and sea maps. It maintains directions correctly.
The projection gets right at the equator but in theory never reaches the poles and it depends on the cylindrical projection. Gerhardus Mercator's projection became famous in the 16th century and has since been used on the seas.
A geologist's job includes determining the history of an area.
Answer: Option C
<u>Explanation:</u>
Geologists are researchers who studies the materials available in the earth about their nature, characteristics and their age. Speaking of the age of the materials it helps to understand the history of the earth, Each area in the earth's history has undergone several civilizations and lifestyles.
Also, it has experienced various natural changes or special space happenings. By working on that with the founded specimens or collected evidence they can create reports. That can help to get a clear understanding of the climatic changes, history and topography of the species are in the world.
