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=//Imporant Map projections//= __**//Mercator's Projection//** __ **//Pros://** represent lines of constant course **//Cons://** distorts size/shape of objects the closer they are to the poles

__//**The Robinson Projection**// __ //**Pros:**// avoids extremes, better overall view //**Cons:**// distortion close to the poles and angular distortion

__//**Cylindrical Projection**// __ //**Pros:**// developed surface can then be unfolded without distortion __//**Planar Projection**// __ //**Pros:**// shows true direction between the center point and other locations on the map //**Cons:**// lot of distortion towards the edges __//**Conic Projection**// __ //**Pros:**// suited for maps of mid-latitude regions //**Cons:**// relatively small zone of reasonable accuracy
 * //Cons://** unfolding distorts some properties of the globe



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