Surveying and Leveling Concepts

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Which of the following is considered in plane surveying?

  • Curved lines joining stations
  • Curvature of the Earth's surface (correct)
  • Spherical triangles
  • Spherical angles

What is the typical area covered in plane surveying?

  • Less than 250 km² (correct)
  • Depends on the type of survey
  • More than 250 km²
  • No specific area limit

Which type of angles are considered in plane surveying?

  • Spherical angles
  • Both plane and spherical angles
  • Plane angles (correct)
  • Angles are not considered in plane surveying

Which department typically carries out plane surveying?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?

<p>Plane surveying uses plane angles, while geodetic surveying uses spherical angles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of surveying?

<p>Determining the relative positions of objects on the surface of the earth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of surveying deals with measuring relative heights of different points on, above, or below the surface of the earth?

<p>Leveling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map is used to show the boundaries of districts, states, and countries?

<p>Cadastral map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of map focuses on engineering works such as buildings, roads, railways, dams, and canals?

<p>Engineering map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In surveying, what is a contour map primarily used for?

<p>Display topography of an area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides a topographical map, what other type of map may be prepared using surveying techniques?

<p>Geological map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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