Mercator projection
Straight lines can represent constant compass bearings. This topic is part of Cartography within Geography. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Mercator projection trivia questions
The Mercator projection was designed especially to aid what?
Answer: Navigation
Bonus fact: Straight lines can represent constant compass bearings.
What major distortion occurs near the poles on a Mercator map?
Answer: Areas appear greatly enlarged
Bonus fact: Greenland looks much larger relative to Africa than it really is.
Who introduced the Mercator projection in 1569?
Answer: Gerardus Mercator
Bonus fact: Mercator was a Flemish cartographer.
What is the name of the map projection developed by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century?
Answer: Mercator projection
Bonus fact: The Mercator projection preserves local angles, making it useful for navigation, but greatly distorts area near the poles.