Discussion
Two maps of the same area look different in shape. The most likely reason is
Answer: A
Correct answer: they use different projections
Every projection distorts, and different projections distort differently, so the same coastline drawn on two of them will differ in shape, in relative area and in the curvature of its graticule. Nothing about the paper size, the printing date or the number of labels alters the geometry - only the projection does.
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