3 Questions
Which term is commonly used to refer to a projected coordinate system?
Grid reference system
What defines a projected coordinate system?
Choice of map projection and geodetic datum
Which term was commonly used for the first standardized coordinate systems created during the 20th century?
Grid systems
Study Notes
Coordinate Systems
- A projected coordinate system is commonly referred to as a map projection.
- A projected coordinate system is defined as a way of representing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat 2D surface.
- The term "State Plane Coordinate System" was commonly used for the first standardized coordinate systems created during the 20th century.
Test your knowledge on projected coordinate systems and their use in spatial reference systems with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as map projections, Cartesian coordinates, and the Universal Transverse Mercator system.
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