Question 433Navigation General70% to pass
A Mercator chart is a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) cylindrical projection.
A Mercator chart is a type of map projection that uses a cylindrical projection to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map. This projection maintains the shape of land masses and preserves the angles between directions, making it useful for navigation. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the Mercator projection, which is a cylindrical projection, not a simple conic, rectangular, or polyconic projection.
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#431 When navigating in high latitudes and using a chart based on a Lambert conformal projection, _______________.#432 The only cylindrical chart projection widely used for navigation is the _______________.#434 Between the equator and the 46th parallel of latitude, there are 3099 meridional parts. How many degrees of equatorial longitude does 3099 meridional parts represent? #435 You wish to measure the distance on a Mercator chart between a point in latitude 43°30'N and a point in latitude 40°30'N. To measure 30 miles at a time, you should set the points of the dividers at _______________.#436 Which statement is TRUE concerning a Mercator projection?