A coordinate system based on a three-dimensional, spherical surface. As a result of being defined in relation to the more natural, three-dimensional surface of a globe, a GCS is considered to be "unprojected" rather than "projected." For an explanation of geographic versus projected coordinate systems, see Session 3.
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