USCG Exam Practice · Latitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Geographic coordinates published in a 33 CFR Part 100 special local regulation are NOT labeled NAD 83. Which statement correctly describes how those coordinates may be used with a NAD 83 chart?
- AThey may be plotted directly because all federal coordinates default to NAD 83.
- BThey may be plotted only after applying the appropriate corrections published on the chart.✓ correct
- CThey may not be used with a NAD 83 chart under any circumstances.
- DThey may be plotted directly because latitude and longitude are datum-independent.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §100.01(b) states that geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on NAD 83 charts only after application of the appropriate corrections published on that particular chart.
Cited:33 CFR §100.01
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