Which of the following statements about cartography and the creation of maps is false? a. every map projection shows distances and shapes accurately. b. geographers use different kinds of maps, depending on the subject they are studying. c. different map projections offer varying perspectives. d. cartographers are geographers who specialize in designing maps. select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Option (A)

Explanation:

A map is a two-dimensional representation of the earth. A map projection is usually defined as a method by which the three-dimensional earth is projected in a flat or a piece of paper. When map projections are done, then there occurs distortion.

The major properties of map projection are area and shape. In addition to this, distance and direction are also another two properties. These properties often get distorted while projecting the earth on a map.

When it is tried to control one of these properties, the other gets affected. So distortion always occurs in a map projection.

Thus, Map projection do not show shapes and distance accurately.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)- which is False.