Question
Which of the following statements regarding Mercator projection are true.
A. It is an orthomorphic projection.
B. It does not belong to the cylindrical group of projections.
C. Greenland on this projection appears greater than South America.
D. It is commonly used for navigation purpose.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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The correct answer is
A, C and D only
Mercator Projection Statements Analysis
This solution analyzes the given statements about the Mercator projection to determine which are true.
Statement Analysis
- Statement A: It is an orthomorphic projection. This is true. The Mercator projection is conformal, meaning it preserves angles locally, which is the definition of an orthomorphic projection.
- Statement B: It does not belong to the cylindrical group of projections. This is false. The Mercator projection is a type of cylindrical projection.
- Statement C: Greenland on this projection appears greater than South America. This is true. Due to the expansion of area distortion towards the poles in Mercator projections, Greenland appears significantly larger than its actual size relative to landmasses near the equator, like South America.
- Statement D: It is commonly used for navigation purpose. This is true. Its property of showing lines of constant compass bearing (rhumb lines) as straight segments makes it invaluable for marine and aerial navigation.
Conclusion
Statements A, C, and D are true. Statement B is false.
Therefore, the correct option includes statements A, C, and D.
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