Because the distortion induced at a particular latitude applies to everything at that latitude simultaneously. Showing the distortion only on the sea and not the land would make the map even more inaccurate and out of wack.
Every method of projection from 3D to 2D involves compromise. Different projections compromise in different aspects; each having their own strengths and weaknesses.
Because the distortion induced at a particular latitude applies to everything at that latitude simultaneously. Showing the distortion only on the sea and not the land would make the map even more inaccurate and out of wack.
Every method of projection from 3D to 2D involves compromise. Different projections compromise in different aspects; each having their own strengths and weaknesses.