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A standard point or line is the location on a map projection where there will be no scale distortion.
- True
- False

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Self-assessment quiz for GST 101 - Module 3 - Understanding Coordinate Systems

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A spherical coordinate system does not ignore the curvature of the Earth.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Spherical coordinate systems do not ignore the curvature of the Earth.

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3.

The State Plane Coordinate System is a 2D Cartesian Coordinate System.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The State Plane Coordinate System is a 2D Cartesian Coordinate System that covers the United States of America. Since it is a 2D coordinate system, it ignores the curvature of the Earth.

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4.

Lines of Latitude measure North-South and vary from +90°N to -90°S.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Latitude lines measure North-South +90°N to -90°S.
Longitude lines measure East-West +180°E to -180°W.

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5.

A conformal map projection preserves area relationships on a map.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

A conformal map projection preserves size relationships on a map.

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A datum is a reference surface for measuring locations on the Earth.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Datums allow us to connect coordinate systems to the measured shape of the Earth.

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7.

A round Earth can fit without distortion on a flat piece of paper.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

It is impossible to display anything that is round on a flat surface without creating some sort of distortion.

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Latitudes are also known as Meridians.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Latitudes are also known as Parallels. They are called parallels because the latitude lines never touch, unlike Longitude lines (also known as Meridians) that touch at the North and South poles.

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9.

A secant line touches a sphere at one location.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

A secant line touches a sphere at two locations. A tangent line touches a sphere at one location.

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There are three map projection properties: area, shape, and distance.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

There are four map projection properties, area, shape, distance, and direction.

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GST 101 - Module 3 Self-assessment Quiz

A standard point or line is the location on a map projection where there will be no scale distortion.

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A spherical coordinate system does not ignore the curvature of the Earth.

The State Plane Coordinate System is a 2D Cartesian Coordinate System.

Lines of Latitude measure North-South and vary from +90°N to -90°S.

A conformal map projection preserves area relationships on a map.

A datum is a reference surface for measuring locations on the Earth.

A round Earth can fit without distortion on a flat piece of paper.

Latitudes are also known as Meridians.

A secant line touches a sphere at one location.

There are three map projection properties: area, shape, and distance.