Question

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

Mercator projection
Mercator projection

Molleweide projection
Molleweide projection

Robinson projection
Robinson projection

equal-area projection

Answer 1

The type of map that shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes is the **Mercator projection**. The Mercator projection is designed for navigation, preserving angles and shapes, but it significantly distorts sizes, especially near the poles.