Question

(50) POINTS

In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?


In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?(1 point)
Responses

(A)when comparing the size of Canada to the size of Mexico
(B)when traveling from Florida to Texas
(C)when tracking weather patterns along the East Coast
(D)when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean
Which one? TWT

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is (D)when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean

Step-by-step explanation:

The Mercator project map uses a conformal type of projection for navigating ships for long distances. Straight lines using this projection directly align with compass bearings and do not always represent the shortest distance or scale for ocean travel.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

A Mercator projection map is most useful when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean. This is because the Mercator projection preserves straight lines, which makes it easier to plot a course on a straight line on the map, especially for long-distance travel.

Related topics:

Map projections

Cartography

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