The Purpose of the "Upside Down" Projection Is to

question 25

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the "upside down" projection is to

• A) challenge the modern "Eurocentric" view of the globe and world affairs.
• B) present a view of the world as it would appear to someone standing on the North Pole.
• C) exaggerate the importance of Europe relative to the rest of the world.
• D) provide a more accurate representation of each landmass in proportion to the others.
• E) provide a viewpoint centered on Asia rather than Europe.

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