Are all of the lines of latitude parallel to each other on both the globe and the Mercator projection?

Compare the Mercator projection to a globe.


Yes

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You want to reduce your food footprint. You are at the grocery store and deciding what to have for dinner. Based on the graph shown, what is your best option?

A) chicken noodle soup B) cereal and milk C) bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich D) vegetable omelet E) hamburger and fries

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Both deformation and strain refer to changes in the shape or volume of rocks

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The township and range system

A) established a gridlike pattern for much of present-day land use in the United States. B) is in use nearly everywhere in the world. C) was used for navigation by early pioneers, traders, and explorers in North America. D) established a gridlike pattern for much of present-day Europe and the United States. E) was used throughout Europe until the mid-1800s, after which the United States adopted it.

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Evaporation of pluvial lakes formed thick sand and gravel deposits

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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