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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which statement best describes 'natural monuments'?

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

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial monuments include natural features like rocks and trees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lost corner can be recovered beyond reasonable doubt.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A legal monument is controlling in the description.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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