A conformal map projection is one that
A) is based on the idea of projecting the image on all or part of the globe onto a cone.
B) preserves (i.e., does not distort) the shapes of features, like countries or continents.
C) preserves (i.e., does not distort) the area of features, like countries or continents.
D) allows only a hemisphere or less of the Earth's surface to be shown on a map.
B) preserves (i.e., does not distort) the shapes of features, like countries or continents.
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