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The earth is round; maps are flat. If a particular map is to show only a very small portion of the earth, such as a few city blocks, the roundness of the earth is insignificant. On the other hand, if a map is to show the western hemisphere, the roundness presents a major problem—i.e., some kind of deformation will be necessary. To illustrate, a large section of orange peel can only be flattened if it is stretched and torn.
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McDonnell, P.W. (1995). Map Projections. In: Brinker, R.C., Minnick, R. (eds) The Surveying Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2067-2_18
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