The Original Purpose of the Mercator Projection Was for Navigation

question 12

True/False

The original purpose of the Mercator projection was for navigation.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or individual to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its trade partners.

Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem

A theory that explains the existence of a country’s comparative advantage by its factor endowments: A country has a comparative advantage in the production of a product if that country is relatively well endowed with inputs used intensively in the production of that product.

Resource Allocation

The process of assigning and managing assets in a manner that supports an organization's strategic goals.

Resource Constraints

Limitations on the availability of resources, which can restrict output, growth, and efficiency.