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DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Scope, 2010
Being flat, Mercator maps inherently misrepresent some aspects of Earth's geography. That's because there is absolutely no way to simultaneously conserve all of the elements of three-dimensional space in a two-dimensional model. To dispel misconceptions, check out the Activity Worksheet and the website resources included in this article. Along…
Descriptors: Maps, Misconceptions, Map Skills, Influence of Technology

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