Fundamentals of Geodetic Surveying Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Determining the exact positions of points on the earth’s surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?

    <p>Observation and measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does geodetic surveying aim to describe and measure?

    <p>The exact positions of points and the figures and areas of large positions of the earth’s surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What supports geodetic surveying in determining the exact location on Earth with respect to its shape?

    <p>The accompanying and supportive science of geodesy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of control surveying in geodetic surveying?

    <p>Establishing reference points for mapping and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geodesy?

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

    What does geodetic surveying use to determine the shape and size of the Earth?

    <p>The science of geodesy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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