Multiple choice general knowledge

The best-known world-map projection is the:

  1. Bottomley projection

  2. Lambert conformal conic projection

  3. Mercator Projection

  4. Chamberlin projection
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mercator projection is the most famous map projection, widely used for navigation because it preserves angles and shapes. While it distorts size near the poles (making Greenland appear larger than Africa), it became the standard for world maps and maritime navigation during the age of exploration.

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