EASA NAV(A)basic
How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart?
Answer
Rhumb lines straight; great circles curved
Explanation
A Mercator projection represents constant-bearing **rhumb lines** as straight lines. Great-circle routes are generally curved on that projection. **Key takeaway:** Straight on Mercator usually indicates a rhumb line. **Glossary:** Mercator chart: cylindrical conformal chart projection.
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