All Map Projections Introduce at Least Some Distortion Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

All map projections introduce at least some distortion because

• A)it is impossible to represent a three-dimensional surface on a two-dimensional plane perfectly.
• B)the best mathematical algorithms used in map projections have not been discovered yet.
• C)the Earth is not a perfect sphere.
• D)the Earth's orbit around the Sun is not perfectly circular.

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Definitions:

Expedition

An organized journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.

Deir El-Bahri

An architectural complex in Luxor, Egypt, notably the site of Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, showcasing the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian architectural and artistic ingenuity.

Mortuary Temple

In Egyptian architecture, a temple erected for the worship of a deceased pharaoh.

Hatshepsut

The fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, notable for being one of the few female rulers and for her wealth and building projects.