A Conformal Map Projection Is One That

question 6

Multiple Choice

A conformal map projection is one that

• A)is based on the idea of projecting the image on all or part of the globe onto a cone.
• B)preserves (i.e.,does not distort)the shapes of features,like countries or continents.
• C)preserves (i.e.,does not distort)the area of features,like countries or continents.
• D)allows only a hemisphere or less of the Earth's surface to be shown on a map.

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