Types of Maps
Projections
Because the shape of the world is spherical, it is difficult to represent it on a plain paper. Cartographers use projections to make maps. Different map projections are made dots and lines.
Mercator projections
The Mercator Projection was made by the Flemish geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. It is a cylindrical map projection. It has parallel latitude…
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