Any orderly system of parallels and meridians drawn on a flat surface is called a
A)diagram.
B)cone.
C)map projection.
D)globe.
E)grid.

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A map projection refers to a systematic way of representing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat surface, using parallels and meridians. The other options do not fit this definition - a diagram is a general term for any visual representation, a cone is a three-dimensional shape, a globe is a three-dimensional representation of the Earth, and a grid refers to any system of intersecting lines, not specifically related to geography.

Any Orderly System of Parallels and Meridians Drawn on a Flat