Question

Which projection would an explorer traveling around Earth’s equator be least likely to use? (1 point) Responses option (a), which is an equal area projection option (a), which is an equal area projection option (a), which is a Robinson projection option (a), which is a Robinson projection option (b), which is a Robinson projection option (b), which is a Robinson projection option (b), which is a Mercator projection option (b), which is a Mercator projection option (c), which is a Mercator projection

Answer 1

An explorer traveling around Earth's equator would be least likely to use a **Mercator projection**. The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection that distorts size and area, particularly near the poles, making landmasses appear larger than they actually are. Since this projection is designed primarily for navigation and preserving angles rather than representing areas accurately, it would not be ideal for an equatorial expedition focused on accurately representing distances and areas.

So, the best answer is **Mercator projection**.