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1.What is the formal term used to describe the grid of latitude and longitude li

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Question

1.What is the formal term used to describe the grid of latitude and longitude lines that are placed on a map

2.

Which type of map projection is best suited for obtaining a heading or bearing (e.g., when sailing or flying between locations)?

Select one:

a. conformal

b. equidistant

c. does not matter

d. equal area

3.Does Greenland appear larger in a Mercator or Robinson projection?

4.

When using QGIS, what is the EPSG code for the Campo Inchauspe / UTM zone 19S geographic coordinate system?

Select one:

a. 2315

b. 900913

c. 3857

d. 8832

e. 4326

5.

Which of the following statements about geocoding is most accurate?

Select one:

a. High-quality geocoding is available for free directly through QGIS.

b. Geocoding is most efficient when an entire address (street address, city name, state name, country name) are included in a single attribute field.

c. When geocoding U.S. addresses, geocoding of an address is usually possible with a street address alone; ZIP code, city name, and state name are not necessary.

d. Geocoding accuracy improves as more and/or better address information is provided.

Explanation / Answer

Coordinates

a. conformal

Mercator

a. 2315

d. Geocoding accuracy improves as more and/or better address information is provided.