Which of the following statements about maps are correct? 1. Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps. 2. Maps are used to show spatial relationships. 3. Maps cannot show route from one place to another. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Statement 1 is correct as conformal map projections are specifically designed to preserve local angles and the true shapes of small areas. While they distort the size of landmasses over large scales, they maintain correct geometry for small regions. Statement 2 is correct because maps are fundamental tools for representing spatial relationships, patterns, and the distribution of features across the Earth's surface. Statement 3 is incorrect; maps are extensively used for navigation and route planning. Road maps provide detailed information about road networks and transit routes to assist with travel logistics. Additionally, specialized navigational charts and the Mercator projection are historically significant for simplifying route planning for aircraft and maritime vessels [1]. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Sources

1. [1] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 2: The Earth's Crust > Great Circle Routes > p. 15