In the State Plane Coordinate System, the rationale for dividing states into long, narrow zones is to

A. put as many as possible of the state's cities in the same zone while keeping rural areas in different zones.
B. keep major highways in the same zone.
C. minimize the distortion in drawing maps of the area.
D. ensure that each zone falls into one and only one time zone.


Answer: C

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