Question

What are 3 observations you have about the differences between the Mercator projection and the Peters projection?

Answer 1

Answer:

`1. Both projections cause a distortion of the map. While the Mercator projection makes place (especially the North) appear bigger on the map and distorts their size and shape close to the pole, the Peters projection causes an elongation horizontally close to the poles and vertically near the equator.

2. The Mercator projection does not allow the observer get a true understanding of the size of the continents. The Peters projection offers a better indication of the sizes of the continents.

3. The Mercator projection is more widely used than the Peters projection. The directional bearing indicators in the from of straight lines makes the Mercator projection map a useful guide in navigation, unlike the Peters projection.

Explanation:

The Mercator's projection map was designed by  Gerardus Mercator in 1569. It is widely used by many online platforms that provide direction guides.

The Peters projection was formed by Dr. Arno Peters and presented for use in 1974. It has similarities with a previous map created by James Gall in the 19th century. Both maps have their benefits as well as their flaws some of which have been indicated above.