Land Surveying and Leveling Techniques Quiz

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What is the purpose of an Altimeter?

Measuring precise elevation (correct)

Measuring horizontal and vertical angles for precise surveying

Measuring differences in elevation between points

Measuring differences in elevation between benchmarks

Which type of level is known for being commonly used for precise leveling work?

Dumpy Levels (correct)

Engineer’s Transit or Theodolite

Wye Levels

Tilting Levels

What are Turning Points used for in surveying?

Holding the leveling rod at turning points (correct)

Measuring precise elevation

Measuring horizontal and vertical angles for precise surveying

Measuring differences in elevation between points

What is the purpose of Rod Levels?

Indicating the verticality of the leveling rod Signup and view all the answers

What do Self-Leveling or Automatic Levels use to establish a horizontal line of sight?

Prisms, mirrors, and a pendulum system Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference level surface used in leveling works?

Mean sea level Signup and view all the answers

Which method observes vertical angles and either horizontal or slope distance between points for determining elevations?

Indirect Leveling or Trigonometric Leveling Signup and view all the answers

What instrument is used to observe atmospheric pressure variations for determining elevation differences?

Mercurial Barometer Signup and view all the answers

What is the vertical distance between two points on level surfaces known as?

Difference in Elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is a straight line tangent to a level surface called?

Horizontal Line Signup and view all the answers

Land Surveying and Leveling Techniques Quiz

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What is the purpose of an Altimeter?

Which type of level is known for being commonly used for precise leveling work?

What are Turning Points used for in surveying?

What is the purpose of Rod Levels?

What do Self-Leveling or Automatic Levels use to establish a horizontal line of sight?

What is the reference level surface used in leveling works?

Which method observes vertical angles and either horizontal or slope distance between points for determining elevations?

What instrument is used to observe atmospheric pressure variations for determining elevation differences?

What is the vertical distance between two points on level surfaces known as?

What is a straight line tangent to a level surface called?

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