All Maps Must "Lie" to Some Degree to Inform Their

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Essay

All maps must "lie" to some degree to inform their readers. Explain what this statement means. How can a map lie, and yet still contain truth? ​

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Definitions:

Dysfunction

A disturbance to or undesirable consequence of some aspect of the social system.

Distance Learning

A method of education where teachers and students are not physically present in the same location, facilitating learning via the internet or other electronic means.

No Child Left Behind Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2001 aimed at improving educational outcomes for all American students by increasing standards of accountability for schools, school districts, and states.

Internet

A global network of interconnected computers and servers that facilitates the exchange of data, communication, and information across the world.