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What period do you have Mr. Evans
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Two Map Projections
Compare the two map projections. What are two general differences that you notice right away?
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Which places look bigger on the Mercator projection than they do the Peters?
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Which places look smaller on the Mercator projection than they do the Peters?
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Based on your previous two answers, why do some people believe that the Mercator projection is grounded in ethnocentrism or even racism?
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Analyze the lines of latitude and longitude on both maps closely. What difference do you see?
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Briefly explain why every single map ever made contains some level of distortion.
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