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What are the two main types of surveys?
What are the two main types of surveys?
Precision and accuracy refer to the same concept in surveying.
Precision and accuracy refer to the same concept in surveying.
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What is the required file naming convention for this class?
What is the required file naming convention for this class?
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The percentage slope can be calculated using the formula % slope = (___ / ___) x 100.
The percentage slope can be calculated using the formula % slope = (___ / ___) x 100.
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Match the surveying terms with their definitions:
Match the surveying terms with their definitions:
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What equipment is typically used for establishing horizontal distance?
What equipment is typically used for establishing horizontal distance?
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Describe one element of the 'art' of surveying.
Describe one element of the 'art' of surveying.
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Which tape can provide the highest level of accuracy?
Which tape can provide the highest level of accuracy?
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DBH Tape is only accurate to 1 decimal place.
DBH Tape is only accurate to 1 decimal place.
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What is the primary method for checking recorded measurements with a partner?
What is the primary method for checking recorded measurements with a partner?
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In the field, you should measure ______ and record once.
In the field, you should measure ______ and record once.
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What type of survey assumes that the Earth is flat?
What type of survey assumes that the Earth is flat?
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Match the following tape types with their accuracy:
Match the following tape types with their accuracy:
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What should you do if your measurement is 1.284 m?
What should you do if your measurement is 1.284 m?
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Geodetic surveys are used for provincial and national measurement due to their precision.
Geodetic surveys are used for provincial and national measurement due to their precision.
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When recording data in feet/inches, it is usually recorded using decimal feet.
When recording data in feet/inches, it is usually recorded using decimal feet.
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Name two types of distances measured in Plane Surveys.
Name two types of distances measured in Plane Surveys.
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In surveying, the __________ is used to measure vertical angles.
In surveying, the __________ is used to measure vertical angles.
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What should you do before starting measurements in the office?
What should you do before starting measurements in the office?
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Match the following survey tools with their primary functions:
Match the following survey tools with their primary functions:
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To ensure organized data, it is important to collect ______ and accurate data.
To ensure organized data, it is important to collect ______ and accurate data.
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What is NOT a benefit of surveying?
What is NOT a benefit of surveying?
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Precision and accuracy refer to the same concept in surveying.
Precision and accuracy refer to the same concept in surveying.
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What is the importance of data organization in surveying?
What is the importance of data organization in surveying?
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The science of surveying involves __________ and data interpretation.
The science of surveying involves __________ and data interpretation.
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Study Notes
What is Surveying?
- Surveying is the combination of art and science that focuses on locating points or lines on the Earth's surface through measuring angles, distances, and directions.
Types of Surveys
- Plane surveys assume the Earth is flat.
- Geodetic surveys account for the Earth's curvature.
Art and Science of Surveying
- Art: Involves instrument selection, technique, cost, and human resource management.
- Science: Utilizes tools, mathematics, data recording, and interpretation.
Planes Surveyed In
- Horizontal: Measured using a compass.
- Vertical: Measured using a clinometer.
Equipment
- Plane Survey Tools: Compass, Carpenter’s tapes, Clinometer, DBH tapes, Tablets with apps, Increment borers, Plot cords, GPS units, Eslon tapes, Loggers tapes.
Precision vs Accuracy
- Precision: Refers to the degree of closeness of repeated measurements.
- Accuracy: Refers to the closeness of a measurement to the true value.
Data Management
- Properly organizing and storing data is crucial for its usability.
- Pre-planning data organization begins in the office.
- This class uses a file naming convention: First initial.Lastname.assignmentname.date
Data Collection
- Different tools and instruments are used to collect data.
- Data collection is time-consuming and expensive.
- Proper equipment use, accurate measurement reading, and understanding tool limitations are essential.
Equipment Reading
- The same type of equipment can have various appearances.
- Familiarity with diverse equipment types is necessary before going into the field.
Office Prep
- Field gear should be assessed for condition.
- The required units of measurement (m/ft/cm etc.) should be established.
- The accuracy level required (1 decimal place? 2? etc.) should be determined.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of surveying, including its definition, types, and essential equipment. Understand the distinction between plane and geodetic surveys, and learn about the artistic and scientific aspects involved in the field. Test your knowledge on precision, accuracy, and the tools used in surveying.
