Answer:
The correct answer is option C (a visual representation of the Earth's surface)
Step-by-step explanation:
Among the choices provide, option C best describes what a map is.
The term "map" is broad but in simple term, it is a visual representation of the Earth's surface which include places, and in most cases depending on the type of the map other things. There are different types of map, some examples are, Land Use Map, Climate Map, Historical Map. Each map has its peculiarity.
From the options in the question, a map can be used to estimate distance depending on the map type, It can also display cardinal directions.