Mapping the Earth

Question 1

Solving the problem of mapping the earth on a flat piece of paper is referred to as what

Answer 1

CARTOGRAPHY

Question 2

Solutions to dealing with cartography are known as what

Answer 2

PROJECTIONS

Question 3

A projection solution compromises on certain key navigational requirements. This results in what

Answer 3

INACCURACIES

Question 4

2 key properties that maps should possess

Answer 4

1. CONFORMITY
2. EQUIVALENCE

Conformity also known as orthomorphism

Question 5

What is a standard parallel

Answer 5

Cone penetrating 2 parallel latitudes

Lambert Conformal Conic Projection
Cone over the earth penetrates the earths surface at 2 parallel lattitudes.
Where this occurs is known as the standard parallels
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Question 6

A method of projecting the earth onto a map using a cone is known as what

Answer 6

LAMBERT CONFORMAL CONIC PROJECTION

Question 7

A mehtod of projecting the earth onto a map using a vertical tube of paper

Answer 7

DIRECT MERCATOR PROJECTION

Question 8

A method of projecting the earth onto a map using a horizontal tube of paper

Answer 8

TRANSVERSE MERCATOR PROJECTION

Question 9

Direct Mercator Projection conformity

Parallels of latitude cross all meridians of longitude at what angle

Answer 9

RIGHT ANGLES
(90॰)

Question 10

Lambert Conformal Conic Chart

Parallels of latitude cross all meridians of longitude at what angle

Answer 10

RIGHT ANGLES
(90॰)

Question 11

Lambert Conformal Conic Chart

A striaght line on a map represents a Rhumb line
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 11

FALSE

A straight line on a lambert Conformal Conic Chart represents a GREAT CIRCLE

Question 12

Direct Mercator Projection conformity

A straight line on a map will be known as what

Answer 12

RHUMB LINE

Will not be the shortest parth between two points

Question 13

Transverse Mercator Projection conformity

A straight line on a map will be known as what

Answer 13

RHUMB LINE

Question 14

On general aviation charts, the map is overlaid with a Lat/Long grid typically spaced at (i)____ minute angles in (ii) LAT or LONG or BOTH

Answer 14

30 MIN
BOTH

Question 15

Lamberts Conformal Conic

Meridians of longitude at the top of the map are parallel
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 15

FALSE

They are not parallel and converge

Question 16

Lamberts Conformal Conic

Where should you measure a bearing of a track from and why

Answer 16

1. Center Point of Track
2. Bearings change as meridians are not parallel

Since the lines of meridian are not parallel, this means that a bearing at points of intercept of the meridian line will be differing angles, so the bearing will change.
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Question 17

Every map used for navigation must show what variation for the area it covers

Answer 17

MAGNETIC VARIATION

Question 18

1nm = ____ ft

Answer 18

6080 ft

Question 19

1nm = ____ sm

Answer 19

1.15 sm

Question 20

1m = ____ ft

Answer 20

3.28 ft

Question 21

1ft = ____ in

Answer 21

12 in

Question 22

1m = ____ in

Answer 22

39 in

Question 23

1nm = ____ km

Answer 23

1.852 km
(1852 m)