The image shows failed attempts by map makers to show the actual sizes and shapes of Earth's continents on flat maps. Which statement BEST explains how these map makers failed?

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A The true colors of land and water found on a globe cannot be copied accurately on a map.The true colors of land and water found on a globe cannot be copied accurately on a map.
B Only some of the Earth's continents can be shown on flat maps. Others are too long from east to west to be shown properly.Only some of the Earth's continents can be shown on flat maps. Others are too long from east to west to be shown properly.
C Every attempt at showing the true size and shape of continents taken from a globe to a flat map will suffer from distortion.Every attempt at showing the true size and shape of continents taken from a globe to a flat map will suffer from distortion.
D The only way to show the true shapes and sizes of continents is on maps. Globes suffer from too much distortion, which causes confusion.

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C Every attempt at showing the true size and shape of continents taken from a globe to a flat map will suffer from distortion.
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