n.麦卡托（Gerhardus，1512—1594，荷兰数学家和地理学家，于1569年第一个设计了把地球表面描绘在平面上的方法）

The Mercator projection is commonly used for world maps.
这张世界地图使用的是墨卡托投影。
The Mercator map distorts the size of landmasses near the poles.
墨卡托地图在极地附近夸大了陆地面积。
GPS systems use the Mercator projection to calculate routes.
GPS系统利用墨卡托投影来计算路线。
In aviation, pilots often refer to Mercator charts for navigation.
在航空领域，飞行员经常参考墨卡托海图进行导航。
The Mercator projection was developed by Gerardus Mercator in 1569.
墨卡托投影是由Gerardus Mercator于1569年发明的。
It's important to understand the limitations of the Mercator map when studying geography.
学习地理时，了解墨卡托地图的局限性很重要。
Nautical charts based on the Mercator projection help sailors maintain a constant course.
基于墨卡托投影的航海图有助于船员保持恒定航向。
The Mercator projection preserves angles, making it suitable for marine navigation.
墨卡托投影保持了角度，适合用于海洋导航。
Some modern maps use alternative projections that better represent the Earth's true shape.
一些现代地图采用其他投影方式，更好地展示了地球的真实形状。
The Mercator projection has been criticized for its distortion of the size of continents like Africa.
墨卡托投影因其对非洲大陆大小的失真而受到批评。