For Module 2, we learned about various coordinate systems. For this lab, I chose the state of Tennessee, for my study area. Tennessee is approximately 432 miles long from east to west. It was no surprise to learn that Tennessee had three different UTM zones (15N, 16N, and 17N). I chose the USA Contiguous Lambert Conformal Conic Projection for this map since this is what is used for the State of Tennessee grid system, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. This is a good choice due to the fact that this projection works well with land with a larger east to west extent. None of the UTM zones would have worked well since there are three for the entire state. When creating a map for a study area, it is best practice to use a coordinate system that covers your entire study area.
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