Question 428Navigation General
70% to passIn very high latitudes, the most practical chart projection is the _______________.
A
Lambert conformal
B
Mercator
C
gnomonic
D
azimuthal
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Lambert conformal. In very high latitudes, the Lambert conformal projection is the most practical chart projection for navigational purposes. This is because the Lambert conformal projection minimizes distortion of shape and area at high latitudes, which is crucial for accurate navigation in these regions. The other options, such as Mercator, gnomonic, and azimuthal projections, are less suitable for high latitude navigation as they introduce significant distortion at those latitudes.
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