A process to transform the spherical earth's surface onto a two-dimensional map; a process to transfer locations from the earth's surface onto a flat map is called what?

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Projection is the correct term for the process of transforming the spherical earth's surface onto a two-dimensional map. This involves mathematical formulas to represent the curved surface of the earth on a flat surface.

A Process to Transform the Spherical Earth's Surface onto a Two-Dimensional