What occurs when paper maps are laid edge-to-edge and items that run across maps do not match are reconfigured to match?
A) Automatic vehicle location
B) Geographic information system
C) Cartography
D) Edge matching

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Edge matching, also known as conflation, is the process of ensuring that the edges of adjacent maps align correctly so that features that span multiple maps are represented accurately. This is crucial for creating a seamless map series or a continuous geographic information system (GIS) dataset.

What Occurs When Paper Maps Are Laid Edge-To-Edge and Items