WBCS.LIVE practice question

What is the primary disadvantage of the Mercator Projection?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Distorts areas at high latitudes
  2. Distorts shapes
  3. Distorts directions
  4. None of these

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Distorts areas at high latitudes