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Why can flat maps never be as accurate as a globe?
Can you explain why flat maps can never be as accurate as a globe?
Of course! One reason is that the Earth is spherical in shape, so it's impossible to represent perfectly on a flat surface without distortion. When trying to flatten the globe into a 2D map, some areas will be stretched and distorted, while other areas will be compressed. This makes it difficult to accurately represent features like land masses, bodies of water, and distances between different locations.