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Introduction to Geography and Maps
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Which of the following shows places on the Earth's surface the most accurately?
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globes
💡 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.