Distortion is especially severe and apparent on
A) globes.
B) small-scale maps.
C) large-scale maps.
D) topographic maps.
E) all maps.

Name: Distortion is especially severe and apparent on A) globes. B) small-scale maps. C) large-scale maps. D) topographic maps. E) all maps.
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Distortion is more severe on small-scale maps because these maps cover a larger area, which requires more simplification and generalization of the data. This results in less detail and accuracy, and therefore more distortion.

Distortion Is Especially Severe and Apparent on