Which one of the following map projections is NOT conformal?
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- Transverse Mercator
- Stereographic
- Lambert Conformal Conic
- Sinusoidal
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Conformal map projections preserve local angles and shapes. Among the given options:
Transverse Mercator, Stereographic, and Lambert Conformal Conic are all conformal projections.
However, the Sinusoidal projection is an equal-area projection and not conformal—it preserves area but distorts shapes and angles.
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