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The map projection that is best for calculating directions is the?
Mercator
Describe the differences between a Mercator projection and a gnomonic projection?
A Mercator projection map is the most familiar and common to usage in primary education systems. Mercator projections model the continents and oceans into a flattened and rolled cylindrical format. In comparison a Gnomonic projection is also two dimensional and flat but it uses lines which are actual representation of point-to-point s indicating true distance. Another significant difference is scale as Mercator's can represent the entire earth whereas Gnomonics represent a geographical limited area. Lastly Mercator's have the difference of distortion and under representing the actual sizes of Greenland and Continental Africa.
What is the pattern of meridians on the Mercator?
The Meridians are lined in a pattern on the Mercator. They are all parallel to each other and converge at the poles when viewed on a globe.
Which of these is these is the correct order of the most populous nations in the world according to the 2010 projection?
china, india, united states, and idonesia
Where is Chancellorsville?
It is near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
