It is difficult because the Earth is nearly spherical, and representing a sphere accurately on a flat surface causes distortions, as seen when trying to flatten the skin of an orange.
Class VI NCERT Social Science
NCERT Social Science Textbook Exploring Society India and Beyond Session 2024-2025.
Why is it difficult to map the Earth on a flat surface?
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Mapping the Earth on a flat surface is challenging due to its curved shape. Distortion occurs in size, distance, and angles, making it difficult to accurately represent features. Various projection methods attempt to minimize these distortions but can’t eliminate them entirely.
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