Why do some countries look larger in the map?

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Answer:

because of distortion they have to make it wherw it fits into the map.

Step-by-step explanation:

A globe is a sphere so when they put it on a map it is distorted to make a 2d print of it

Trace answered Feb 8, 2021

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Answer:

countries look larger in map because of their landscape

Nlper answered Feb 11, 2021

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