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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a map projection?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a map projection?
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All map projections distort Earth’s shape to flatten it.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
- It accurately portrays the true shape of the Earth's surface.
- It preserves the scale and area of the map.
- It provides a 3D representation of the terrain.
- It distorts the Earth's shape to fit on a flat surface.
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
A map projection involves representing the curved surface of the Earth onto a flat map, which inevitably introduces distortions in shape, area, distance, or direction.
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