A researcher receives a shapefile that contains field data that appears to be missing its .prj file. When the data is added as a layer to an existing map, the data aligns and displays correctly. How should the researcher generate the missing .prj file?
A) Project the shapefile
B) Import the shapefile into a geodatabase
C) Define the projection
D) Export the data from the Layer Data Export dialog

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A researcher receives a shapefile that contains field data that appears to be missing its .prj file. When the data is added as a layer to an existing map, the data aligns and displays correctly. How should the researcher generate the missing .prj file?
A) Project the shapefile
B) Import the shapefile into a geodatabase
C) Define the projection
D) Export the data from the Layer > Data > Export dialog

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The Answer of A researcher receives a shapefile that contains field data that appears to be missing its .prj file. When the data is added as a layer to an existing map, the data aligns and displays correctly. How should the researcher generate the missing .prj file?
A) Project the shapefile
B) Import the shapefile into a geodatabase
C) Define the projection
D) Export the data from the Layer > Data > Export dialog

A Researcher Receives a Shapefile That Contains Field Data That