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question 19 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 19. transferring information from a sphere, such as earth, to a flat surface, such as a map, is known as
a. orientation.

b. projection.

c. distortion.

d. cartography.

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Explanation:

• Option A: Orientation refers to direction (like north - south alignment) on a map, not transferring sphere to flat.
• Option B: Projection is the process of representing a spherical (Earth) surface onto a flat (map) surface, matching the description.
• Option C: Distortion is the error (like in area, shape) that occurs during projection, not the transfer process.
• Option D: Cartography is the science of map - making, not specifically the transfer from sphere to flat.

Answer:

B. projection