Which statement describes a feature of an equal-area projection?

Equal-area projections are designed to show the relative sizes of regions accurately, though they may distort shapes or distances. There are different equal-area projections, each with its own way of representing Earth and its trade-offs, so “Different types exist” is the correct statement. Mercator projections distort area, especially near the poles, so choice D is not correct.

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