A line of tangency (also called a standard line) is a line
A) that always corresponds to a great circle.
B) along which shearing occurs.
C) along which no distortion occurs.
D) divides Earth into two equal halves.

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A line of tangency is a line on a map projection where no distortion occurs, meaning the projection accurately represents angles and shapes. It is typically located at the point where the projection surface touches the globe.

A Line of Tangency (Also Called a Standard Line) Is