Misuse of the Mercator projection is a result of ________.
A) inaccurate projection of latitude and longitude
B) the Cold War
C) the fact that it is so old
D) the curved loxodromes
E) latitudinal differences in scale

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The Mercator projection distorts latitudinal differences in scale, making countries near the equator appear smaller and those near the poles appear larger. This can lead to a distorted perception of the size and importance of certain countries or regions.

Misuse of the Mercator Projection Is a Result of ________