Question

unfortunately, two - dimensional maps usually show ______ in area, shape, or scale.

a. distortion
b. contour intervals
c. longitude
d. elevation

Explanation:

Two - dimensional maps are projections of the three - dimensional Earth's surface. Due to the transformation from a curved surface to a flat one, they often show inaccuracies in area, shape, or scale, which is called distortion. Contour intervals show elevation changes, longitude is a coordinate for east - west position, and elevation is the height above sea level. None of these other options relate to inaccuracies in area, shape, or scale.

Answer:

A. distortion