Question

Is the Mercator projection useful?(1 point) Responses Yes; when creating thematic maps Yes; when creating thematic maps No; its distortions are too great No; its distortions are too great No; latitude/longitude lines aren’t needed with GPS No; latitude/longitude lines aren’t needed with GPS Yes; in naval settings without roads

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be: **Yes; when creating thematic maps**. The Mercator projection is useful for thematic maps, particularly for navigation, because it preserves angles, making it easier to plot a course. However, it's important to note that it does distort the size of landmasses, particularly near the poles.