-A conformal map projection
A)preserves the true areas of continents at the expense of their true shapes.
B)preserves both true shapes and true areas of continents.
C)preserves the true shapes of continents at the expense of their true areas.
D)preserves neither true shapes or true areas of continents.

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-A conformal map projection
A)preserves the true areas of continents at the expense of their true shapes. 
B)preserves both true shapes and true areas of continents. 
C)preserves the true shapes of continents at the expense of their true areas. 
D)preserves neither true shapes or true areas of continents.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a conformal map projection, the angles and shapes are maintained, but the distances and areas are distorted. Therefore, the true shapes of continents are preserved, but their true areas are not.

​ -A Conformal Map Projection

-A Conformal Map Projection