Geodetic Engineering Lecture 6.1 Quiz
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What is the purpose of a meridian?

  • To calculate the area of land
  • To measure the height of structures
  • To establish the temperature of an area
  • To determine the orientation of a line (correct)

    • What does a meridian represent?

  • A north-south line reference line (correct)
  • A vertical line reference line
  • A diagonal line reference line
  • An east-west line reference line

    • What is another name for the true meridian?

  • Magnetic meridian
  • Astronomic meridian (correct)
  • Geologic meridian
  • Equatorial meridian

    • Which type of angle is defined by the horizontal angle between a line and an arbitrarily chosen reference line?

    <p>Horizontal angle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a meridian describe?

    <p>The orientation of a line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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