In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?(1 point)

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when tracking weather patterns along the East Coast
when tracking weather patterns along the East Coast

when traveling from Florida to Texas
when traveling from Florida to Texas

when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean
when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean

when comparing the size of Canada to the size of Mexico

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A Mercator projection map would be most useful when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean. The Mercator projection is designed for marine navigation as it maintains straight lines for constant compass bearings, making it easier for sailors to plot courses.