Which of the following is considered a "perfect" map projection in terms of the amount of distortion associated with it?
A) Mercator
B) conic
C) cylindrical
D) equivalent
E) none of the above

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No map projection is considered "perfect" because all map projections involve some degree of distortion. This is due to the challenge of representing the spherical surface of the Earth on a flat surface, which inevitably leads to compromises in accurately depicting areas, shapes, distances, or directions.

Which of the Following Is Considered a "Perfect" Map Projection