What is the maximum azimuth error for the Lambert projection?

• A. 0° 30'
• B. 0° 0'
• C. 1° 0'
• D. 0° 15'

Answer: (B)

The Lambert projection in this context is azimuthal, mapping points from a center point onto a plane. Because directions from the center to any other point are preserved exactly in an azimuthal projection, the angular distortion (azimuth error) is zero no matter how far you are from the center. So the maximum azimuth error is 0°, meaning there is no deviation in bearing from the true direction when measured from the center. Nonzero values would imply some angular distortion, which does not occur for this projection with respect to azimuth from the center.