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Which of the following is one difference between the Robinson and Mercator Projection Maps?
a.The Robinson shows accurate shapes and sizes of the continents. The Mercator map shows parallels and meridians as straight lines.

b.The Robinson is more accurate for directions. The Mercator shows a distortion near the North and South Poles.

c.The Robinson shows parallels and meridians as straight lines. The Mercator shows accurate shapes and sizes of the continents.

d.The Robinson is an oval-shaped projection. The Mercator was created by Arthur Robinson.

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User Alicen
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The answer is
Option A
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User Matthew Wood
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Answer:

Option, A

a.The Robinson shows accurate shapes and sizes of the continents. The Mercator map shows parallels and meridians as straight lines.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option. B Robinson map is not good for directions

Option. C Mercator does not show accurate size and shape (look at the size of greenland, it is nearly the same size as africa)

Option D. The Robinson was created by Arthur Robinson

So Its Option. A

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