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The process of transforming and representing features from the Earth's curved surface onto a flat map is known as ___.
The process of transforming and representing features from the Earth's curved surface onto a flat map is known as ___.
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Cartography = map-making from Earth's surface to flat maps.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
- Geo-referencing.
- Cartography.
- Photogrammetry.
- Remote sensing.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Cartography is the science and art of creating maps, which involves projecting the 3D Earth's surface onto a 2D map while managing distortions in shape, area, distance, and direction.
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