3 Geography questions, can someone check my answers

1. Which of the following statements about the Mercator Projection is (are) true? (1 point)
The Mercator Projection accurately reflects navigational directions.<--my answer
The Mercator Projection distorts the actual size and position of continents.
A and B
neither A nor B

2. Which of the following statements about the Lambert Projection is (are) true? (1 point)
The Lambert Projection more accurately reflects distances, shapes, and directions than the Mercator Projection.
The Lambert Projection cannot show as much area as the Mercator Projection.
A and B<--my answer
neither A nor B

3. The Mercator Projection is named for whom?
(1 point)
Lord William Mercator
Gerardus Mercator<---my answer
the city of Mercator
the Mercator Sea

CONGRATULATIONS!! on your last test.

#1 should be A & B

see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercator_pr…
& http://www.icsm.gov.au/mapping/map_proje…

#2 Correct

#3 Correct



GREAT JOB!!! again, keep up the good work...Good luck!

GREAT!! I'm glad i could help. Keep up the good work!

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