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Why do maps distort physical reality?
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?
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?
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?
In what way do maps overcome the limitations of globes?
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What is the main reason maps are preferred for studying small areas?
What is the main reason maps are preferred for studying small areas?
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Maps are round like globes.
Maps are round like globes.
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Maps are always flat representations of the round Earth.
Maps are always flat representations of the round Earth.
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Maps do not distort physical reality.
Maps do not distort physical reality.
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Globes have the advantage of showing more detail than maps.
Globes have the advantage of showing more detail than maps.
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Maps can only show the whole planet.
Maps can only show the whole planet.
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