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Because the Mercator projection preserves the size of landmasses, it can be used to show spatial distributions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the size of landmasses, it can be used to show spatial distributions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the shape of landmasses, it can be used as a reference map.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the shape of landmasses, it can be used as a reference map.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the distances between points on the map, it can be used to map polar regions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the distances between points on the map, it can be used to map polar regions.
Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
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The observation that most accurately reflects the benefits of using the Mercator projection over a Mollweide projection is:
Because the Mercator projection preserves the accuracy of directions, it can be used for navigation.
The Mercator projection is particularly well-suited for navigation because it maintains constant compass bearings (angles) and allows for straight-line course plotting, making it a useful tool for maritime navigation.
