Why is it so difficult to produce maps of the globe that accurately maintain all geometric properties?


It is impossible to present a spherical planet on a flat (two-dimensional) surface and accurately maintain all of its geometric properties.

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In the atmosphere, pressure decreases most rapidly in the:

A) upper part of the atmosphere. B) middle part of the atmosphere. C) lower part of the atmosphere. D) It doesn't matter where you are, the pressure decreases with altitude is the same.

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Tsunami are usually caused by

A) Milankovich cycles. B) global warming. C) earthquakes. D) Earth's changing orbit.

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Metamorphic rocks are the oldest known rocks. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which part of the brain is responsible for speech and interpreting sound?

A. the thalamus B. the cerebrum C. the cerebellum D. the brainstem

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