GE 101 – Introduction to Higher Surveying Quiz

Kendel P. Bolanio = Updated the format and contents

Department of Geodetic Engineering = College of Engineering and Geosciences

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<p>PowerPoint file = Not to be distributed to other parties (including students) PDF file = Only to be distributed to students of the course</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tape = Measuring distances Compass = Determining direction Level = Measuring height differences Global Positioning System = Satellite-based positioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traverse = Series of lines connecting successive points with determined lengths and directions Triangulation = Determining positions by forming triangles between survey points Trilateration = Determining positions using the geometry of triangles formed by survey points Link Traverse = Type of traverse survey method involving connecting successive points with determined lengths and directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forest study = Studying the layout and features of a forested area for planning purposes Solar potential study = Assessing the suitability of locations for solar power generation Town planning = Designing and organizing urban areas for efficient and sustainable development Military intelligence = Gathering and analyzing information for defense and strategic purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traverse Station = Temporary or permanent point of reference over which the instrument is set up Horizontal Position = Location of a point relative to two axes: the equator and the prime meridian on the globe, or x and y axes in a plane coordinate system Control Points = Physical manifestations of horizontal datums tying coordinate systems to actual locations on the ground Benchmark = Initial or reference point occupied by the surveying instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing traverse stations = First step in traverse survey methods and procedures Looking for the initial or reference point (i.e. benchmark) = Second step in traverse survey methods and procedures Sighting on the last traverse station and reading the azimuth/bearing = Third step in traverse survey methods and procedures Recording the back bearing of the last line in the traverse = Final step in traverse survey methods and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers