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What is geodesy?
What is geodesy?
- A branch of astronomy that explores the movements of celestial bodies
- A branch of applied mathematics that determines the exact positions of points and the figures and areas of large positions of the earth’s surface (correct)
- A branch of physics that studies the Earth's magnetic field
- A branch of geology that focuses on the formation of mountains
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
- The distribution of marine life in the oceans
- The extensive nature and actual shape of the Earth (correct)
- The composition of the Earth's core
- The atmospheric conditions of the Earth
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
- The study of volcanic eruptions
- The study of ocean currents
- The exploration of outer space
- The accompanying and supportive science of geodesy (correct)
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?
What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
What is geodesy?
What is geodesy?
What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?
What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?
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What is geodesy?
What is geodesy?
The study of Earth's shape and size, using mathematics to determine exact locations and areas.
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?
To describe and measure Earth's exact shape and its large-scale features.
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?
Geodesy, the science of Earth's shape, supports geodetic surveying in determining precise locations.
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?
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What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?
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