Question

Who is known as the Father of Modern Cartography?

• A. Mercator
• B. Ptolemy
• C. John Harrison
• D. Albert Einstein

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mercator

Maps

Map - True representation of features of earth's surface on a 2 dimensional plain. Map of olden days were not as accurate as modern maps. Maps were used for:

Learning Geography

Defence

Tourism

Administration

Transport