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What does UTM stand for?
What does UTM stand for?
Universal Transverse Mercator
The process of transforming the spatial relationship of phenomena on Earth’s surface (3D) into a plane (2D) is called ______.
The process of transforming the spatial relationship of phenomena on Earth’s surface (3D) into a plane (2D) is called ______.
projection
Which type of projection preserves local angles and shapes?
Which type of projection preserves local angles and shapes?
What are the standard lines used in the UTM projection zones?
What are the standard lines used in the UTM projection zones?
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Projecting 3D to 2D does not induce any potential distortions.
Projecting 3D to 2D does not induce any potential distortions.
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What are the two units used for geographic coordinates?
What are the two units used for geographic coordinates?
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What does the Tissot indicator show?
What does the Tissot indicator show?
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What is the purpose of a Horizontal Datum?
What is the purpose of a Horizontal Datum?
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What is the role of a Geodetic Datum?
What is the role of a Geodetic Datum?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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