A map projection is:
A)a system of meridians and parallels that represent the curved Earth on a flat surface
B)a method for enlarging a map
C)a method for reducing a map
D)a scale to allow representation of large areas on a small surface

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A map projection is a systematic representation of the curved Earth's surface on a flat surface. It involves the projection of the Earth's features onto a two-dimensional surface with meridians and parallels arranged in a coordinate system.

A Map Projection Is