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QuizMultiple Choice

Working with Maps and Data in Geography

Question 3 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following statements about cartography and the creation of maps is false?

Answer
A
Every map projection shows distances and shapes accurately.
B
Geographers use different kinds of maps, depending on the subject they are studying.
C
Different map projections offer varying perspectives.
D
Cartographers are geographers who specialize in designing maps.

Explanation

No flat map projection can show every distance and shape accurately because representing Earth’s curved surface on a flat map always involves some distortion. Different projections emphasize different features, so geographers choose maps suited to what they are studying. Cartographers specialize in designing maps, making statement A false.

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