1. February 3 2017 Map Distortion
What type of distortion occurs in the Robinson Projection?
What type of distortion occurs in the Lambert Projection?
What type of distortion occurs in the Mercator Projection?

2. Robinson projection balances the distortions of size and shape, resulting in a fairly accurate picture of the world.

3. Lambert Projections show polar areas that other maps distort

4. Mercator Projections show direction but distort size
Mercator Projections show direction but distort size. But it distorts the size of continents, especially near the North and South poles.