The Mercator projection map would be most useful when navigating a ship across the Atlantic Ocean. The Mercator projection is designed for marine navigation because it preserves angles and shapes, making it easier for sailors to plot a straight line for navigation, although it distorts size, particularly near the poles.
In which situation would a Mercator projection map be most useful?(1 point)
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when comparing the size of Canada to the size of Mexico
when comparing the size of Canada to the size of Mexico
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 tracking weather patterns along the East Coast
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