2.1 Introduction to Ground Control Point Surveying
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What is the main purpose of Control surveying?

  • To conduct cadastral surveying
  • To establish monument reference points
  • To create topographic maps
  • To locate points for subsequent surveying operations (correct)

What is the key role of monuments in cadastral surveying?

  • Creating topographic maps
  • Establishing property boundaries
  • Providing legal rights for land ownership (correct)
  • Determining environmental conditions

Why are monuments designed to be durable and permanent?

  • To save costs in surveying operations
  • To make them easier to move in case of errors
  • To withstand environmental conditions and remain in place for an extended period (correct)
  • To reduce the accuracy of survey measurements

What is the difference between a 'corner' and a 'monument' in surveying?

<p>A corner designates a point established by a survey, while a monument marks the corner point on the ground. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'monument' in the context of public land survey?

<p>A marked wooden stake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes 'natural monuments'?

<p>They control over artificial monuments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a monument that can be re-established with the help of other information?

<p>Existent corner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is an 'obliterated corner' defined in the context of public land survey?

<p>It has no remaining traces but position can be recovered. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the public land survey, what is the definition of a 'lost corner'?

<p>Its original location cannot be determined beyond doubt. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature between an 'obliterated corner' and a 'lost corner' as per the text?

<p>'Obliterated corners' have traces for recovery, while 'lost corners' do not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A monument in surveying refers to a physical marker placed at a specific location on the ground.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Control surveying is not essential for accurate photogrammetry and topographic mapping.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The terms 'corner' and 'monument' can be used interchangeably in surveying.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Monuments in cadastral surveying serve as reference points for establishing property boundaries and land ownership.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Artificial monuments include natural features like rocks and trees.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A lost corner can be recovered beyond reasonable doubt.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A legal monument is controlling in the description.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a monument's position can be established without doubts, it is considered obliterated.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Record monuments rely on a reference in a deed or description.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An obliterated corner has no remaining traces of the monument at its point.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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