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    +1  Views: 502 Answers: 1 Posted: 13 years ago
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      It has something to do with a mathematical formula that allows one to show the curved surface of the planet on a flat surface. 
      MORE INFO HERE:  http://geography.about.com/od/geographyglossaryp/g/ggprojection.htm    

      11 years ago. Rating: 3
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        hector5559

        A bit like the curve of a bowling ball,??that Dick Ritger use to use,on the P,B,A.
        commented 11 years ago
        Bob/PKB

        OK, I can see that...flattening a bowling ball might take some extra effort, though!
        commented 11 years ago


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