Fundamentals of Surveying Quiz
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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 ______.

<p>pipeline, power line, cable, road or other linear faciliti</p> Signup and view all the answers

Surveying creates information for construction maps, profiles, ______, & diagrams.

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What is the type of surveying that neglects the spheroidal shape of the Earth?

<p>Plane Surveying (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of surveying takes into account the shape of the Earth?

<p>Geodetic Surveying (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of route surveying?

<p>Determining the route of proposed pipelines and power lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of surveying creates information for construction maps, profiles, and diagrams?

<p>Topographic Surveying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the art of measuring distances, angles, and positions on or near the surface of the earth called?

<p>Surveying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Surveying

The art of measuring distances, angles, and positions on or near the Earth's surface.

Plane Surveying

A type of surveying that considers the Earth's surface as flat or a plane.

Geodetic Surveying

Surveying that considers the shape and curvature of the Earth.

Route Surveying

Surveying focused on determining the route of proposed pipelines, power lines, or roads.

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Construction Maps

Maps created using surveying data for construction projects.

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Topographic Surveying

Surveying for creating maps that show elevation and terrain features.

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Distances in Surveying

Measure the lengths of land segments to determine positions.

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Angles in Surveying

Measure the angles formed by lines of position during surveying.

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Positions in Surveying

Identifying specific points on the Earth’s surface related to surveying tasks.

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Cross-Sections in Surveying

Profiles created from surveying data showing elevation changes.

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