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Which of the following definitions best describes surveying?
Which of the following definitions best describes surveying?
- Surveying is the art of measuring horizontal and vertical distances between objects, of measuring angles between lines.
- Surveying is the art of making such measurements of the relative positions of points on the surface of the earth that, on drawing them to scale, natural and artificial features may be exhibited in their correct horizontal or vertical relationships. (correct)
- Surveying is the art of determining the positions of the points on or near the earth’s surface by means of measurements in the three elements of space.
- Surveying is the branch of applied mathematics which teaches the art of determining the area of any portion of the earth’s surface.
What are the three elements of space used in surveying?
What are the three elements of space used in surveying?
- Distance, direction, and magnitude
- Distance, magnitude, and direction
- Distance, magnitude, and elevation
- Distance, direction, and elevation (correct)
What does surveying primarily involve measuring?
What does surveying primarily involve measuring?
- The area of any portion of the earth’s surface
- The positions of the points on or near the earth’s surface
- Horizontal and vertical distances between objects (correct)
- Angles between lines
What is the purpose of surveying?
What is the purpose of surveying?
What does surveying teach?
What does surveying teach?
Flashcards
Surveying
Surveying
The art of measuring positions of points on Earth's surface to represent features.
Elements of Space in Surveying
Elements of Space in Surveying
The three components are distance, direction, and elevation.
Primary Measurements in Surveying
Primary Measurements in Surveying
Surveying primarily measures horizontal and vertical distances between objects.
Purpose of Surveying
Purpose of Surveying
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What Surveying Teaches
What Surveying Teaches
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Study Notes
What is Surveying?
- Surveying is the science and art of making measurements to determine the relative positions of points above, on, or beneath the surface of the earth.
Elements of Space
- The three elements of space used in surveying are: length, angle, and elevation.
Measurement in Surveying
- Surveying primarily involves measuring distances, angles, and elevations between points on the earth's surface.
Purpose of Surveying
- The purpose of surveying is to determine the positions of points, lengths, and directions of lines, and to establish the boundaries of areas and volumes.
What Surveying Teaches
- Surveying teaches how to collect, analyze, and apply spatial information to solve problems related to planning, design, and management of natural and built environments.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of surveying in this quiz. Learn about the definition of surveying, the art of determining positions on the earth's surface through measurements of distance, direction, and elevation. Explore the measurement of horizontal and vertical distances between objects, and more.
