Fundamentals of Surveying in Civil Engineering Quiz
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Which of the following best describes surveying?

  • The process of measuring horizontal and vertical distances (correct)
  • The process of preparing maps and plans
  • The process of selecting a site for an engineering project
  • The process of establishing land boundaries

What is the purpose of preparing a Topographical Map?

  • To establish land boundaries
  • To show the topography of an area (correct)
  • To show the properties of engineering works
  • To select a site for an engineering project

What does a Cadastral Map show?

  • The properties of engineering works
  • The topography of an area
  • The best possible site for an engineering project
  • The boundaries of fields, plots, houses, and other properties (correct)

What is the purpose of preparing an Engineering Map?

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Why would one prepare a Contour Map?

<p>To know the topography of an area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes surveying?

<p>Determining the relative positions of various points on the surface of the earth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing a Topographical Map?

<p>To know the topography of the area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Cadastral Map show?

<p>The boundaries of fields, plots, houses, and other properties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing an Engineering Map?

<p>To show the properties of engineering works (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would one prepare a Contour Map?

<p>To know the topography of the area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Surveying

The process of measuring horizontal and vertical distances.

Topographical Map Purpose

To show the topography of an area.

Cadastral Map

A map showing the boundaries of fields, plots, houses, and properties.

Engineering Map Purpose

To show the properties of engineering works.

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Contour Map Purpose

To know the topography of an area.

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Positions in Surveying

Determining the relative positions of various points on the earth's surface.

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Topographical Map Definition

A map designed to represent terrain relief.

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Cadastral Map Definition

Shows land ownership and property boundaries.

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Engineering Map

A map that details properties relevant to engineering projects.

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Contour Lines

Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation.

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