Which map projection is best at reducing distortion?
A)All map projections distort.
B)Mercator projection
C)Robinson projection
D)Albers equal-area projection
E)Winkel-Tripel

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All map projections involve some form of distortion because they represent the 3D surface of the Earth on a 2D plane. Each type of projection (Mercator, Robinson, Albers equal-area, Winkel-Tripel) has its own method of balancing distortions, but none can eliminate them entirely.

Which Map Projection Is Best at Reducing Distortion