Every map projection has some degree of distortion because A
a curved surface cannot be represented on a flat surface without distortion
B
parallels and meridians never cross at right angles on a globe
the grid system is two-dimensional, while the real world is three-dimensional
D
Earth is not a perfect sphere
E
latitude lines are shorter than meridian lines

23. public and private investment in infrastructure include all of the following except a) worker knowledge and skill development b) telecommunication systems, internet provider systems, and power distribution systems c) highways, transit systems, airports, harbors, and educational facilities d) fire departments, police departments, and public safety systems e) water systems, wastewater treatment systems, and navigational systems

Which statements describe continental crust? select the three correct answers. a-it is formed in all parts of the continents. b-it is made mostly of volcanic rock. c-it is destroyed by melting near the top of the mantle. d-it is less than 10 km thick. e-its ages ranges from very young to more than 4 billion years old.

The biome pictured above is found in areas such as kenya and south africa. the land is grass-covered with very few trees and gazelles and other grazers are common here. why does this biome have a low population of trees? a) large grazing animals destroy the trees. b) it is a deforested rainforest with poor soil. c) it has high temperatures and low precipitation. d) it has a long rainy season followed by flooding.