Which is one advantage of maps over aerial photographs as a way of understanding Earth’s surface?

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There is too much distortion in a photograph.

There is too much distortion in a photograph.

Maps show more features than photographs.

Maps show more features than photographs.

Photographs show only the most important features for a given purpose.

Photographs show only the most important features for a given purpose.

Photographs do not give an accurate picture of the region they show.

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One advantage of maps over aerial photographs as a way of understanding Earth’s surface is:

Maps show more features than photographs.

Maps can represent a variety of information, including political boundaries, topography, and infrastructure, while aerial photographs may primarily capture natural and man-made features visually, leading to less comprehensive information relative to maps.