Types of Land Surveying
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What was one of the earliest known purposes of surveys?

  • Establishing land boundaries (correct)
  • Mapping coastlines
  • Collecting earth's magnetism data
  • Observing gravity stations
  • Which survey activity involves the collection of valuable facts concerning the earth's magnetism?

  • Establishment of tidal stations
  • Mapping coastlines
  • Observation of gravity stations (correct)
  • Fixing of national boundaries
  • What is the significance of gravity measurement for the Earth?

  • Affecting the Earth's shape (correct)
  • Establishing reference points throughout the country
  • Extending hydrographic charting into unmapped areas
  • Determining coastlines and navigable streams
  • Which survey activity involves the extension of hydrographic and oceanographic charting into unmapped areas?

    <p>Establishing tidal stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the establishment of tidal and water level stations involve?

    <p>Mapping coastlines and navigable streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying is performed to determine the length and direction of lot lines?

    <p>Property surveying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which survey activity involves the extension of topographic mapping of land surfaces?

    <p>Mapping coastlines and lakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of hydrographic surveying?

    <p>Navigational purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying is used to locate and map underground and surface works related to mining operations?

    <p>Mine surveying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying is used to control, locate and map underground and surface works related to mining operations?

    <p>Mine surveying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying is concerned with the study and measurement of the earth's gravity?

    <p>Geodetic surveying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of surveying is used to create maps that show the configuration of the terrain and the location of natural and human-made objects?

    <p>Topographic surveying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which recent technology is primarily used in topographic mapping?

    <p>LIDAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surveying technology utilizes the principle of aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry?

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

    Which method is typically used in the establishment of boundaries?

    <p>Total Station System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is commonly used in hydrographic and oceanographic charting?

    <p>Remote Sensing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which recent technology is primarily used in gravity stations network?

    <p>Satellite Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is typically used in cartography?

    <p>Geographic and Land Information Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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