C. Because they can misrepresent the accuracy of continents and countries such as size.
Map projections are methods used to represent the three-dimensional Earth on a two-dimensional map surface. However, because the Earth is a sphere, it is not possible to accurately represent its curved surface on a flat piece of paper or screen without some distortions. Different map projections prioritize certain aspects, such as preserving shapes, distances, or areas, which often result in distortions in other aspects. One common distortion is the misrepresentation of the size of continents and countries. For instance, the Mercator projection, commonly used in navigation, distorts the sizes of land masses at the poles, making Greenland and Antarctica appear much larger than they actually are. This can lead to misleading perceptions of the true size and scale of different regions on the map.
Why are map projections misleading?
A.
Because they can show different themes and legends can be hard to read.
B.
Because they are not three dimensional and do show things like elevation.
C.
Because they can misrepresent the accuracy of continents and countries such a size.
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