Multiple choice

Which of the following shows places on the Earth's surface the most accurately?

  1. thematic maps

  2. physical maps

  3. general purpose maps

  4. globes
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Explanation

A globe is a three-dimensional spherical model of the Earth, which allows it to represent shapes, sizes, and distances accurately without distortion. Maps, being flat two-dimensional representations, inevitably distort these features when projecting a sphere onto a flat surface. Therefore, globes are the most accurate way to show the Earth's surface.

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