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2. Projections and Thematic Maps

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A globe is round, but a map is flat, so every projection distorts something: size, shape, distance, or direction. Thematic maps show one topic, such as population density, rainfall, resources, or language. GED® questions usually ask what pattern the map supports.

References: USGS: The National Map; U.S. Census Bureau: Population and Housing Data

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