The rectangular representation of Earth that accurately shows directions is known as a "map." Maps use a coordinate system to depict geographic features, allowing for precise navigation and orientation. They can be created using various projections, with the Mercator projection being one of the most well-known for preserving direction, though it distorts size, particularly near the poles.
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A flat representation of the Earth's surface is called an atlas or a map.
A representation on a plane surface showing regions of the Earth is called a 'projection'. Or it might simply be called a map.
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A rectangular representation of Earth that shows accurate directions but distorts sizes and distances is called a Mercator projection map. This distortion occurs because it preserves angles and lines of constant direction, commonly used for navigation over large bodies of water.
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The most accurate representation of the Earth is a geoid, which is a three-dimensional model that represents the Earth's gravitational field and shape. It takes into account variations in the Earth's density and topography to accurately represent its surface.
A globe is a representation of the Earth that does not have any distortions as it is a three-dimensional model of the planet. This allows for accurate representation of the Earth's surface without any distortions that can be present in flat maps.
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