Map projections that attempt to preserve land shapes accurately are called ____ maps.

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Conformal maps, also known as orthomorphic maps, preserve angles and shapes of small areas on the earth's surface, making them ideal for navigational purposes. Mercator projections also preserve shape, but they distort size, making high latitudes appear disproportionately large. Gnomonic, conic, and cylindrical maps are also used for different purposes but do not necessarily preserve land shapes accurately.

Map Projections That Attempt to Preserve Land Shapes Accurately Are