Question

The map above represents what kind of projection?
A)
A Mercator projection with distorted land areas
B)
A Robinson projection with distortions at the equator
C)
A homolosine projection with continuity of landmasses
D)
A planar projection with diverging lines at the poles
E)
None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

The given projection of map is an example of Mercator projection with distorted land areas.

The Mercator projection of map was designed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. The map projection is suitable for navigation purposes as it projects the northern countries in north and southern in south. Though the projection of land areas is distorted. The continent of Antartica is projected large in area and Greenland is projected smaller than Africa, which in reality is fourteen times larger than the continent.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.