10 Questions
Surveying is the art of measuring ______, angles and positions on or near the surface of the earth.
distances
Plane Surveying considers the mean surface of the Earth as a ______.
plane
Geodetic Surveying takes into account the shape of the ______.
Earth
Route Surveying is used for determining the route of proposed ______.
pipeline, power line, cable, road or other linear faciliti
Surveying creates information for construction maps, profiles, ______, & diagrams.
cross-sections
What is the type of surveying that neglects the spheroidal shape of the Earth?
Plane Surveying
Which type of surveying takes into account the shape of the Earth?
Geodetic Surveying
What is the primary focus of route surveying?
Determining the route of proposed pipelines and power lines
What type of surveying creates information for construction maps, profiles, and diagrams?
Topographic Surveying
What is the art of measuring distances, angles, and positions on or near the surface of the earth called?
Surveying
Test your knowledge of the fundamentals of surveying with this quiz module focused on the basics of surveying, including measuring distances, angles, and positions on the earth's surface. The quiz covers key concepts such as determining direction, establishing points, and creating construction maps.
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