Mercator Charts Flashcards by Nick Jansen Van Vuren | Brainscape

Q

What type of projection does a mercator chart use

A

Cylindrical projection

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Q

To what latitudes does the mercator chart extend

A

75°N to 75°S

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Q

Is a rumb line plotted on a mercator chart closer/further from the equator than a great circle

A

Closer to the equator

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