Which Map's the Best Map for Antarctica?

Part of the Antarctica: The Farthest Place Close to Home Curriculum Collection.

Mercator, polar, azimuthal, and conic—do you get lost just hearing about the different types of map projections? Get back on track with a hands-on look at how each is created and what each displays.

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