Final answer:
The statement is false because a cylindrical map projection distorts shape and size as you move towards the poles, not away from them.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer to the question is B) False. A cylindrical map projection like the Mercator projection does show direction accurately but also distorts shape and size as you move away from the equator, not the poles. The Mercator projection preserves angles, making it useful for navigation purposes, but it dramatically increases the distortion of size and shape as you move towards the poles. This is because, in the Mercator projection, all the latitude lines are stretched to the same length as the equator, causing regions near the poles to appear much larger than they are in reality.