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What is the difference between mercator and Robinson projection?
the mercator projection lines are straight but the robinsons are curved
How do you describe a mercator map projection?
A mercator map is best described as bigger and smaller portions of land than what is actually is
Who uses a mercator map?
Sailors
Is north always straight toward the top of the Mercator projection?
no
What was the original purpose of the mercator projection?
The application was ocean navigation; for nautical purposes.
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