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Maps are imperfect drawings of our world that distort how we perceive size, distance, and even where things are really ...

Because the world is a sphere, it is difficult to accurately project this on a two-dimensional map. When the world is flattened to fit on a piece of paper it is distorted. This makes some ...

More accurate maps based on data from the SWOT mission can improve underwater navigation and result in greater knowledge of ...