To solve this question, let's clearly understand the terms "distance" and "displacement" in physics:

• Distance is the total path length covered by an object, regardless of the direction. It is a scalar quantity, which means it only has magnitude.
• Displacement is the shortest straight-line distance between the initial and final positions of an object. It is a vector quantity, which means it has both magnitude and direction.

Given:

• The car travels a zigzag path from point A to point B covering a total distance of 200 meters.
• The shortest straight-line distance (displacement) between points A and B is 120 meters.

From these definitions and the given data, we can deduce:

1. The total distance traveled by the car is the actual path length covered, which is 200 meters.
2. The displacement is the shortest path between the start and end points of the car, which is 120 meters, as given.

Therefore, the correct statement describing the car's journey is:

The distance is 200 meters; the displacement is 120 meters.

Let's evaluate the options given:

• The distance is 200 meters; the displacement is 200 meters - Incorrect, because the displacement is the shortest line, which is provided as 120 meters.
• The distance is 120 meters; the displacement is 120 meters - Incorrect, because the total path length (distance) is specified as 200 meters.
• The distance is 120 meters; the displacement is 200 meters - Incorrect, as this reverses the roles of distance and displacement.
• The distance is 200 meters; the displacement is 120 meters - Correct, as it correctly describes the car's journey.