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| | Geography Glossary |
 | | Map projections are numerous and complex (e.g., there are a variety of cylindrical, conic, or azimuthal projections). |
 | | Each projection has advantages and serves different purposes, and each produces different types of distortions in direction, distance, shape, and relative size of areas. |
 | | The Mercator projection was used well into the 20th century, but has now been superseded by others, including the widely used Robinson projection. |
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