Comparing World Map Projections

Who invented the Mercator Projection?

• Arno Peters

• Gerardus Mercator

• Oswald Winkel

• National Geographic Association

What is the main purpose of the Mercator Projection?

• To show equal area

• To preserve true angles for navigation

• To provide the shortest course

• To balance size and shape accuracy

Which map projection is known for enlarging shapes near the poles?

• Peters Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Winkle Triple Projection

• None of the above

Who created the Peters Projection?

• Gerardus Mercator

• Oswald Winkel

• Arno Peters

• National Geographic Association

What is a key feature of the Peters Projection?

• It preserves true angles

• It is an equal area map

• It provides the shortest course

• It balances size and shape accuracy

Which map projection was adopted by the National Geographic Association in 1998?

• Mercator Projection

• Peters Projection

• Winkle Triple Projection

• None of the above

What does "Tripel" mean in the context of the Winkle Triple Projection?

• Triple the size

• Triple the accuracy

• Triple the focus on area, direction, and distance

• Triple the distortion

Which map projection is criticised for promoting an imperialist view?

• Peters Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Winkle Triple Projection

• None of the above

Which map projection distorts country shapes significantly?

• Mercator Projection

• Peters Projection

• Winkle Triple Projection

• None of the above

Which map projection is still used for navigation due to its angle preservation?

• Peters Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Winkle Triple Projection

• None of the above