What distinguishes a cartograph from a map? (1 point)

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Cartographs use different colors to compare data between places.
Cartographs use different colors to compare data between places.

Cartographs distort the shape and size of places to compare data between places.
Cartographs distort the shape and size of places to compare data between places.

Cartographs are only used to show physical characteristics of places.
Cartographs are only used to show physical characteristics of places.

Cartographs show political boundaries; maps do not.

Answer 1

The correct distinction is:

Cartographs distort the shape and size of places to compare data between places.

Cartograms are a specific type of map in which the geometry of the regions is distorted in order to convey the information of an alternative variable, often quantitative in nature, making them useful for representing data in a more visually comparative format.