What kind of map is a rectangular representation of earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances? a. robinson projection b. mercator projection c. gnomonic projection d. conic projection

the mercertator creation

The Mercator projection is the map which is a rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions, but distorts sizes and distances. Correct B

Gerardus Mercator  introduced this map in 1569. Because any straight line on this map is a line of constant true bearing it is used for navigation (it enables a navigator to plot a straight-line course).

the precambrian aged rocks could be found in australia. australia is a region that has a lot of ancient civilization history from million years ago. in this region, there are a lot of recognizable fossils buried in its land which is considered a precambrian-aged rocks