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asmith134

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Which map projection is best at reducing distortion?
 
  A) All map projections distort.
  B) Mercator projection.
  C) Robinson projection.
  D) Albers equal-area projection.

Question 2

On the Mercator projection, areas at high latitudes appear
 
  A) larger than areas of the same size located nearer to the equator.
  B) smaller than areas of the same size located nearer to the equator.
  C) the same size as areas of the same size located nearer to the equator.


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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A



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