Esri Exam EADP19-001 Topic 6 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for Esri's EADP19-001 exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 6

The ArcGIS user is given data for the Arctic and is asked to perform various types of analysis using the dat

a. The data extends from the North Pole south to 70 degrees North Latitude Data layers may contain points lines, or polygons, and include ice surveys from NOAA depth contours: continental margins, locations of known and suspected oil reserves, endangered species habitat, and territorial boundaries for nations having Arctic coastline.

Which map projection should be used for the data to allow the most accurate buffering of those areas, in order to comply with the U.S court decision that ships may not approach closer than 20 nautical miles to a seal rookery?

Aazimuthai equidistant

Bpolar stereographic

Cgnomonic

DLambert azimuthal

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by Gearldine at Sep 13, 2024, 08:41 AM

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Leslee

1 months ago

Polar stereographic, hands down. It's the projection of choice for the Arctic, and I'm not about to risk getting sued over a seal-related incident. Those guys are serious about their personal space!

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Chau

1 months ago

I'm going with polar stereographic. It just makes sense for the Arctic, and I don't want to get too close to those seal rookeries. I hear the seals have a pretty good legal team!

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Loreta

4 days ago

Definitely don't want to get too close to those seal rookeries.

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Melissa

12 days ago

I agree, it will help with accurate buffering of the areas.

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Jade

20 days ago

Polar stereographic is a good choice for the Arctic data.

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Aretha

2 months ago

Lambert azimuthal? Sounds like a fancy French projection, but I don't know if it's the best fit for this task. Gotta love those tricky map projections!

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Wava

17 days ago

Yeah, Lambert azimuthal does sound fancy, but polar stereographic seems like the most suitable option here.

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Cathrine

23 days ago

I agree, polar stereographic would definitely help with accurate buffering in the Arctic region.

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Donette

1 months ago

I think polar stereographic would be the best choice for this task.

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Bettina

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe I should consult the ArcGIS user manual before making a decision. I don't want to get this wrong and end up in hot water with the court!

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