Question

4.) the map above represents what kind of projection? a. a mercator projection with distorted land areas b. a planar projection with diverging lines at the poles c. a homolosine projection with continuity of landmasses d. a robinson projection with distortions at the equator e. a gnomonic projection with distortions of bodies of water 5.) every map projection has some degree of distortion because a. a curved surface cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion b. parallels and meridians never cross at right angles on a globe c. the grid system is two - dimensional, while the real world is three - dimensional d. earth is not a perfect sphere e. latitude lines are shorter than meridian lines

Explanation:

For question 4, the Mercator projection distorts land - areas, especially near the poles. It has straight parallels and meridians that cross at right - angles. For question 5, a curved surface (the Earth) cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion.

Answer:

1. A. A Mercator projection with distorted land areas
2. A. a curved surface cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion