Which of the following situations would best represent the principle of pictorial realism:
A) displaying altitude using a circular format
B) displaying altitude with low altitudes on the left and high altitudes on the right
C) display altitude with low altitudes at the top of the display
D) display altitude with high altitudes at the top of the display

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Pictorial realism refers to the design principle where displays are designed to resemble the physical reality they represent. Displaying altitude with high altitudes at the top of the display best represents this principle, as it mimics how we naturally perceive altitude in the real world, with higher altitudes being "above" lower ones.

Which of the Following Situations Would Best Represent the Principle