alleryWhich Earth representation does not distort the shape or size of large features?
AA flat paper map
BA Mercator chart
CA terrestrial globe
DA printed poster
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A terrestrial globe
1. Flat maps use a projection that introduces distortion.
2. The distortion grows with the area shown.
3. Only a globe avoids distorting the shape or size of large features.
_Source: Wikipedia, Globe, Terrestrial and planetary_
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