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Working with Maps — Quiz

Question 5 • Geography

Why might a cartographer choose to use the Robinson projection for a world map?

Answer
A
It preserves areas and distances.
B
It has distortion only around the edges.
C
It spreads the distortion around evenly.
D
It limits the distortion to the poles.

Explanation

The Robinson projection is a compromise projection: it does not preserve area, shape, or distance perfectly, but it spreads distortion across the map to make the overall view look balanced. So the best choice is “It spreads the distortion around evenly.”

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