11 Questions
Which of the following is considered in plane surveying?
Curvature of the Earth's surface
What is the typical area covered in plane surveying?
Less than 250 km²
Which type of angles are considered in plane surveying?
Plane angles
Which department typically carries out plane surveying?
All of the above
What is the key difference between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?
Plane surveying uses plane angles, while geodetic surveying uses spherical angles.
What is the main purpose of surveying?
Determining the relative positions of objects on the surface of the earth
Which part of surveying deals with measuring relative heights of different points on, above, or below the surface of the earth?
Leveling
What type of map is used to show the boundaries of districts, states, and countries?
Cadastral map
Which type of map focuses on engineering works such as buildings, roads, railways, dams, and canals?
Engineering map
In surveying, what is a contour map primarily used for?
Display topography of an area
Besides a topographical map, what other type of map may be prepared using surveying techniques?
Geological map
Explore the art and science of determining the relative positions of objects on the earth's surface through measuring horizontal and vertical distances or angles. Learn about leveling, the process of measuring relative heights of points on, above, or below the earth's surface, and how to prepare maps or plans to demonstrate object positions.
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