Question

Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?(1 point)
Responses

equal-area projection
equal-area projection

Molleweide projection
Molleweide projection

Robinson projection
Robinson projection

Mercator projection
Mercator projection

Answer 1

The type of map that shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes is the **Mercator projection**. This projection is useful for navigation because it allows for straight lines to be represented as constant compass bearings, but it significantly distorts size, especially near the poles.