Question 3 of 12intermediate💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark

A map projection having correct direction and correct shape but area greatly exaggerated polewards is

Exercise: EXERCISE | Q: 1(iii) | (Page 13)
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Explanation

Option B (Mercator) is correct because the context describes a projection where 'the pole is highly exaggerated' with an example that 'the size of Greenland equals to the size of USA, whereas it is 1/10th of USA.' This projection is described as 'very useful for navigation purposes showing sea routes and air routes' which indicates correct direction. The context also mentions it is 'widely used in preparing atlas maps' and shows 'Drainage pattern, ocean currents, temperature, winds and their directions' appropriately. In contrast, the Cylindrical Equal Area projection maintains 'equality of area at the cost of distortion in shape' and is 'non-orthomorphic,' meaning it does NOT preserve correct shape. Therefore, Mercator is the projection that has correct direction and correct shape but with area greatly exaggerated polewards.