The term for a symbolized representation of the Earth's surface drawn to scale on a flat plane is which of the following?

• A. Globe
• B. Map
• C. Chart
• D. Atlas

Answer: (B)

A map is a two-dimensional representation of the Earth's surface drawn to scale, using symbols to show features. It condenses geographic information onto a flat plane so you can read distances and locations at a glance. A globe is a three-dimensional sphere, not flat, so it doesn’t meet the “drawn to scale on a flat plane” part. A chart is a specialized map used for navigation, often focused on specific features like sea routes, while an atlas is simply a collection of maps bound together. The described term fits best with map.