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What is the primary focus of surveying according to the text?

Biological studies of ecosystems
Measurement of elevations, distances, and angles (correct)
Construction of buildings
Analysis of soil composition

Why are accurate topographic maps essential in engineering surveys?

To plan and design engineering facilities effectively (correct)
To predict the weather patterns
To study marine life
To analyze historical data

Which of the following is NOT a location mentioned where boundary surveys are conducted?

On the land’s surfaces
Underground (Coal mines)
Underwater (Submarine tunnels) (correct)
In the air (high-rise buildings)

What does surveying involve according to the provided text?

Processing of measurements into positional information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT mentioned as part of surveying according to the text?

Analyzing ocean currents (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are boundary surveys important?

For demarcation of boundaries on land surfaces (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Geodetic surveys deal with large areas and consider the spherical shape of the earth, while plane surveys are limited to small areas and assume a flat surface. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is spherical geometry and advanced mathematics necessary in geodetic surveying?

To address the spherical shape of the earth and the effects of gravity in large surveys. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it sufficient to project points orthogonally onto a flat surface in plane surveying?

To simplify calculations by avoiding spherical geometry complexity. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does geodesy primarily study?

The size and shape of the earth. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do geodesists traditionally approximate the earth with an ellipsoid?

To simplify calculations in geodetic surveys. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to consider the spherical shape of the earth in surveying?

In surveys extending over an area larger than about 10 miles in radius. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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