Survey Classification Quiz: Purpose-Based Types

What is the process called when lines are first run around the perimeter of a plot and details are fixed in relation to these lines?

In surveying, what is a 'traverse station'?

Which type of traverse does not form a closed circuit and does not return to the starting point?

Why is a triangle preferred in surveying according to the text?

What is the process of establishing lines between points in surveying referred to as?

When does a survey form a closed traverse?

What is the main purpose of conducting a Geological Survey?

Which type of survey involves taking linear measurements with no angular measurements made?

What is the primary method used in Triangulation Survey?

In Military or Defense Survey, what is the main focus of mapping?

What distinguishes Plane Table Survey from other survey methods?

What is the main characteristic of Leveling in surveying?

Surveying Methods

Lines are first run around the perimeter of the plot, then details are fixed in relation to the established lines, a process called triangulation.
Triangles are preferred in surveying as they can completely cover an irregularly shaped area with minimum space left.

Traverse Survey

Traverse survey involves establishing the position of a point on the ground using the bearing and distance of a known point.
From this point, the bearing and distances of other surrounding points can be established, creating a network of connected lines.

Types of Traverses

Closed Traverse

A closed traverse involves a series of connected lines that form a closed circuit, where the finishing point coincides with the starting point of a survey.
Suitable for surveying boundaries of ponds, forests, etc.

Open Traverse

An open traverse involves a sequence of connected lines that extend in a general direction and do not return to the starting point.
Suitable for surveying areas where a return to the starting point is not necessary.

Classification of Surveys

By Purpose

Engineering survey
Control survey: uses geodetic methods to establish widely spaced vertical and horizontal control points
Geological survey: determines the structure and arrangement of rock strata
Military or Defense Survey: maps places of military and strategic importance
Archeological survey: discovers and maps ancient relics of antiquity

By Instrument Used

Chain/Tape Survey: uses a chain or tape for linear measurements with no angular measurements
Compass Survey: uses a magnetic compass for horizontal angular measurements with linear measurements
Plane table survey: quick survey carried out in the field with simultaneous measurements and drawings
Leveling: measures and maps relative heights of points on the earth's surface
Theodolite Survey: takes vertical and horizontal angles to establish controls

This quiz covers the classification of surveys based on their purposes, such as engineering survey, control survey, geological survey, military or defense survey, and archeological survey. Each type of survey serves a specific purpose and involves different methods and techniques.