To accurately identify the type of map shown in the image you mentioned, I would need to see the actual image. However, I can provide some general guidance based on the characteristics of different projection maps:
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Flat Model, Mercator Projection: A Mercator projection shows landmasses as they would appear on a flat surface but significantly distorts size, particularly near the poles. It is commonly used for navigation.
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Flat Model, Conic Projection: A conic projection represents the earth's surface using a cone that is placed over the globe. This type is useful for mapping mid-latitude regions and minimizes distortion in those areas.
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Highly Distorted Model, Mercator Projection: This would imply a specific emphasis on the distortion found near the poles in a Mercator projection, but generally, the term "highly distorted" is not typically associated with a Mercator projection in a technical sense.
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Highly Distorted Model, Conic Projection: This would indicate a conic projection that is used in a way that leads to significant distortion, possibly if applied to an area that is not centered on the region of interest.
If you can provide further details about the map or its features (for example, how landmasses appear, whether it is more rectangular and stretches at the poles), I could help narrow it down further!