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Why do maps distort physical reality?

Because they are displayed on a computer screen

Because they are always printed in books

Because they convert a round space into a flat space (correct)

Because they focus on small areas

What advantage do maps have over globes?

They are always accurate

They can provide more detail for small areas (correct)

They are easier to carry around

They can show the whole planet

Why are maps not as accurate as globes?

They focus on small areas

They are always printed in books

They convert a round space into a flat space (correct)

They are displayed on a computer screen

In what way do maps overcome the limitations of globes?

By providing more detail for specific areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason maps are preferred for studying small areas?

They can focus on just that area and are easy to store and carry (C) Signup and view all the answers

Maps are round like globes.

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Maps are always flat representations of the round Earth.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Maps do not distort physical reality.

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Globes have the advantage of showing more detail than maps.

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Maps can only show the whole planet.

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Mapping the World

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Questions and Answers

Why do maps distort physical reality?

What advantage do maps have over globes?

Why are maps not as accurate as globes?

In what way do maps overcome the limitations of globes?

What is the main reason maps are preferred for studying small areas?

Maps are round like globes.

Maps are always flat representations of the round Earth.

Maps do not distort physical reality.

Globes have the advantage of showing more detail than maps.

Maps can only show the whole planet.

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