Surveying Basics
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What is the main focus of geodetic surveying?

  • Locating natural and artificial features
  • Taking into account the true shape of the earth (correct)
  • Determining the area of the earth's surface
  • Measuring horizontal and vertical distances
  • In plane surveying, how is the earth's shape typically treated?

  • As a cube
  • As a plane surface (correct)
  • As a spheroidal shape
  • As a perfect sphere
  • What is the primary purpose of hydrographic surveying?

  • Determining property lines and boundaries
  • Measuring horizontal and vertical distances
  • Determining elevations for map making
  • Surveying bodies of water for navigation and construction purposes (correct)
  • What does a control survey provide?

    <p>Horizontal and vertical positions for supplementary surveys' adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of survey primarily focuses on property lines and boundaries?

    <p>Boundary Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying refers to surveys related to the location and construction of highways, railroads, canals, transmission lines, and pipelines?

    <p>Route Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using Plumb Bob in surveying instruments?

    <p>For centering purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is commonly used to measure linear distances in surveying?

    <p>Measuring tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of survey provides data regarding grades, reference lines, dimensions, and the location/elevation of structures?

    <p>Construction Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of survey are photogrammetric techniques used to convert aerial photographs into scale maps and plans?

    <p>Aerial Survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

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