Which projection resembles Mercator but shows less exaggeration of area in higher latitudes?

• A. Miller Projection
• B. Mercator Projection
• C. Cassini Projection
• D. Gall Projection

Answer: (D)

When a map keeps the Mercator-style grid (straight meridians, familiar rectangular look) but wants to curb the extreme size distortion at high latitudes, you adjust how latitude lines are spaced. The Miller projection does exactly that: it modifies the vertical scaling from the Mercator so the poles aren’t blown up as much. This preserves a Mercator-like appearance while reducing area exaggeration toward the poles, making high-latitude regions appear more realistically sized. The other options either aim for true area preservation with a different grid (distorting the Mercator-like feel) or don’t enforce the Mercator-style grid at all, so they don’t fit the description as well.