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Mapping: Mercator projection
| Grade Levels: | 3 - 12 |
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| Length: | 00:00:05 |
| Website: | https://www.uen.org/emedia |
| Usage rights: | Download and retain personal copies in perpetuity. |
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One of the most common projections of Earth is the Mercator projection which is very useful in navigation. One drawback is that land masses near the poles appear distorted.
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