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AVSC 3400 Module 2 Quiz

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Values of latitude range from _____ north and south. Values of longitude range from _____ east and west.
Latitude: 0° to 90°; Longitude: 0° to 180°
Azimuth is the true direction to a point in space.
True
The two methods of projection used are called _____ and _____.
Mathematical and perspective
The term knots is used to express "statute miles per hour" and MPH is used for "nautical miles per hour".
False
Classified according to the point of tangency of the plane of projection.
Gnomonic Projections
This projection is a perspective-conformal projection of the sphere.
Stereographic Projection
The only cylindrical projection used for navigation is the Mercator.
True
Choose the term(s) which are used to express the horizontal direction of one terrestrial point from another.
All of the terms
A projection can be defined as a systematic construction of lines on a plane surface to represent the parallels of latitude and the meridians of longitude of the earth or a section of the earth.
True
This projection is neither perspective, equal area, nor conformal.
Azimuthal Equidistant Projection
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