Final answer:
The incorrect statement about UTM is that it preserves map area and distorts shape; UTM maintains shape but can distort area.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that is not true for UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) is 'd) It preserves map area and distorts shape'. The UTM system divides the world into 60 zones, each covering 6 degrees of longitude. Units used in the UTM system can be in feet or meters. However, UTM does not preserve map area; rather, it maintains shape while somewhat distorting area, particularly as one moves away from the central meridian of each UTM zone.