Question

multiple select question select all that apply which statements correctly compare distortion in map projections? choose all that apply. in a conic projection, there is little distortion near the top and bottom of the projection. in a mercator projection, the shapes of the landmasses are correct, but their areas are distorted. in a gnomonic projection, both direction and landmass are distorted beyond the single point where the map is projected.

Explanation:

1. Gnomonic projection: It projects the Earth's surface from a single - point source. Beyond the single - point of projection, both direction and landmass are distorted.
2. Mercator projection: Preserves angles and shapes of small areas well, but areas, especially near the poles, are highly distorted. Shapes are correct, but areas are distorted.
3. Conic projection: Generally has less distortion near the standard parallels (not necessarily the top and bottom of the projection), but can have significant distortion away from them. The statement about little distortion near the top and bottom is incorrect for most conic projections.

Answer:

• In a gnomonic projection, both direction and landmass are distorted beyond the single point where the map is projected.
• In a Mercator projection, the shapes of the landmasses are correct, but their areas are distorted.