Which statement about a great circle track between Cape Flattery (LAT 48°30'N, LONG 125°00'W) and Guam (LAT 14°00'N, LONG 145°00'E) is TRUE? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5270)

Correct Answer: Option A — Military exercises being carried out within a 150 mile radius of LAT 47°10'N, LONG 137°30'W will interfere with the proposed track line.

Gnomonic charts, such as WOXZC 5270, are specifically designed for great circle navigation. They project the earth onto a plane where great circles appear as straight lines. Any hazards, such as military exercise areas, plotted directly on this chart will accurately indicate potential interference with the intended track line.