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Geomorph quiz 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| If given a map with a high vertical exaggeration, you would expect the topography to be | Flat |
| If given a map with a low vertical exaggeration, you would expect the topography to be | Mountainous |
| What are the two sections required to make a Geographic Coordinate System (GCS)? | horizontal and vertical datums |
| What is the reference ellipsoid datum? Reference geoid? | NAD 83, WGS 84 |
| What is the issue when moving between datums? How large (estimate) can that error be? | Different projections lead to different cords can be up to 200 ft off |
| Why are vertical datums important in the real world? (list about 2-3 reasons) | insurance , urban planning , floodplains , etc. |
| Highest point on Earth’s surface? Furthest point from the core? | Mt. Everest , Chimborazo (Ecuador |
| What vertical datum is inaccurate and no longer used in modern maps? | NGVD29 |