Distortion on a map may change the shape of?
1)a globe
2)the equator
3)the Prime Meridian
4)some landmasses
I think #4
I agree.
You are correct! Distortion on a map can indeed change the shape of some landmasses. Distortion occurs when it is not possible to accurately represent the three-dimensional features of the Earth's surface on a two-dimensional map. Different map projections try to reduce distortion, but it is not possible to eliminate it completely.
When a map projection is chosen, it inevitably distorts certain aspects of the Earth's surface. This includes the shapes of landmasses and bodies of water. The degree of distortion can vary depending on the specific projection used. So, when you look at a map, especially one that covers a large area, some landmasses may appear stretched, compressed, or irregularly shaped compared to their actual geographical shape on Earth.
It's important to keep this distortion in mind when using maps, as it can affect our understanding of the true size and shape of countries, continents, and other geographic features.