A projection of the world that retains directional accuracy, places Europe at the center, and uses two-thirds of the map to represent the northern half of the world is called a(n)
A)orthographic projection.
B)Mercator projection.
C)Peter's projection.
D)world-time view.
E)upside-down projection.

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The Mercator projection is known for retaining directional accuracy and traditionally placing Europe at the center. It disproportionately represents the size of landmasses, making the northern hemisphere, especially areas like Europe and North America, appear larger than they are in reality.

A Projection of the World That Retains Directional Accuracy, Places