geography MCQ #7147

What is true of all map projections?

geography MCQ #7147

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is true of all map projections?

    • A) They all preserve shape accurately
    • B) They all preserve area accurately
    • C) They all preserve both distance and direction
    • D) They all introduce some form of distortion

    Answer: They all introduce some form of distortion

    Explanation: Every map projection involves transferring a curved surface onto a flat plane, which mathematically guarantees that some combination of area, shape, distance, or direction will be distorted.