On large scale maps, equivalence and conformity can be ________.
A) simultaneously present
B) simultaneously approximated for small areas
C) disregarded if the map is of high latitudes
D) considered to be the same map property
E) any of the above

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Equivalence (preserving area) and conformity (preserving shape) are two different properties that cannot be perfectly achieved at the same time on a map due to the distortions involved in projecting the spherical Earth onto a flat surface. However, for very small areas, the distortions can be minimized to an extent where both properties are approximated simultaneously.

On Large Scale Maps, Equivalence and Conformity Can Be ________