The type of map that shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes is the Mercator projection. It is designed to preserve angles and shapes in small areas, which makes it useful for navigation, but it significantly distorts the size of landmasses, particularly near the poles.
Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?
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equal-area projection
• Mercator projection
• Mollweide projection
• Robinson projection
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