Question

____ helped the field of geography to expand far outside of mapmaking.
a. the mercator projection
b. history
c. the diaries of marco polo
d. technology

Explanation:

Technology has enabled advancements like satellite imagery, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and remote - sensing. These tools provide more comprehensive data about the Earth's surface, climate, ecosystems, etc., expanding geography beyond traditional map - making. The Mercator projection is a map - making tool. History and Marco Polo's diaries are more related to historical exploration records rather than expanding the field in a modern, technological - based way.

Answer:

D. Technology