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Geography Categories
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Mercator Projection
Map projection system that presents true compass direction. Distortion is manifested in terms of area. Area distortion makes continents in the middle and high latitudes seem larger than they should be. Specifically designed for nautical navigation.
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Physical Geography Dictionary INDEX:
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1 2 A: Page 1 of 2.
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