The major advantage of orthophotos as compared to regular vertical air photographs is that ________.
A) the view is more familiar
B) they are more generalized (less detailed)
C) distortion has been eliminated
D) they are usually classified by the government
E) shadows make identification of Earth features impossible

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Orthophotos have been corrected for distortion caused by the tilt and curvature of the Earth's surface, resulting in a more accurate representation of the ground than regular vertical air photographs. This makes them useful for tasks such as mapping and land-use analysis.

The Major Advantage of Orthophotos as Compared to Regular Vertical