Question

What is an advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe?(1 point)

Responses

The Mercator Projection shows the shape of objects within a narrow band of latitudes accurately and a globe does not.
The Mercator Projection shows the shape of objects within a narrow band of latitudes accurately and a globe does not.

The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of continents accurately and the globe does not.
The Mercator Projection shows the sizes of continents accurately and the globe does not.

The Mercator Projection is much larger than a globe.
The Mercator Projection is much larger than a globe.

The Mercator Projection is more portable than a globe.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The Mercator Projection is more portable than a globe.

Answer 2

Which option would be a possible conclusion from an analysis of a topographic map showing a mountain range?(1 point)

Responses

A particular peak might be a good spot for an observatory because the map shows elevation, which is an important factor for astronomy.
A particular peak might be a good spot for an observatory because the map shows elevation, which is an important factor for astronomy.

A mountain pass would be a good spot for a highway because the map shows population centers that need a new transit route.
A mountain pass would be a good spot for a highway because the map shows population centers that need a new transit route.

A particular road through the mountains would be the most efficient route, since the map likely shows other roads that would take longer.
A particular road through the mountains would be the most efficient route, since the map likely shows other roads that would take longer.

A particular area in the mountain range should be designated for environmental protection, since the map shows the presence of a delicate ecosystem.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A particular area in the mountain range should be designated for environmental protection, since the map shows the presence of a delicate ecosystem.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The advantage of the Mercator Projection map over a globe is that it shows the shape of objects within a narrow band of latitudes accurately, while a globe does not.