![From globe to flat map.Conversion of the globe to a flat map projection requires a decision about which properties to preserve and the amount of distortion that is acceptable.[NASA/NOAA/ GSFC/Suomi NPP/VIIRS/Norman Kuring.] Where does the greatest distortion in a Mercator projection occur? A) the equator B) towards the poles C) midlatitudes D) It varies. E) There is no distortion in a Mercator projection.](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB5538/11eab6b6_9b85_edb8_a5f2_090eec27ff2e_TB5538_00.jpg)
From globe to flat map.Conversion of the globe to a flat map projection requires a decision about which properties to preserve and the amount of distortion that is acceptable.[NASA/NOAA/ GSFC/Suomi NPP/VIIRS/Norman Kuring.]
Where does the greatest distortion in a Mercator projection occur?
A) the equator
B) towards the poles
C) midlatitudes
D) It varies.
E) There is no distortion in a Mercator projection.
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