Question

question 8 (1 point) the videos highlight that the mercator projection was originally designed primarily for what purpose? representing population density across the globe. showing the true spherical shape of the earth on a flat surface. facilitating navigation at sea by preserving angles. displaying accurate land area for political comparisons. question 9 (1 point) if a map projection accurately represents the relative area of countries, but significantly distorts their shapes, which projection is it most likely to be?

Explanation:

The Mercator projection was invented in 1569 by Gerardus Mercator to aid in navigation at sea by representing lines of constant course (rhumb - lines) as straight lines. For the second question, the homolosine projection is known for accurately representing areas while distorting shapes.

Answer:

Question 8: Facilitating navigation at sea by preserving angles.
Question 9: A projection that preserves area but distorts shape (e.g., homolosine projection).