Question

to exclude part of an image. it hides (cuts out) areas of an image without losing resolution qualities.

○ crop

○ merge

○ close

○ flattening

Explanation:

Crop is the process of removing parts of an image. It hides (cuts out) areas of an image without losing resolution qualities. Merge combines multiple images or layers. Close is not a standard image - manipulation term in this context. Flattening combines layers in an image but does not specifically refer to cutting out parts.

Answer:

Crop