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?

Establishing tidal stations Signup and view all the answers

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

Mapping coastlines and navigable streams Signup and view all the answers

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

Property surveying Signup and view all the answers

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

Mapping coastlines and lakes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of hydrographic surveying?

Navigational purposes Signup and view all the answers

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

Mine surveying 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?

Mine surveying Signup and view all the answers

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

Geodetic surveying 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?

Topographic surveying Signup and view all the answers

Which recent technology is primarily used in topographic mapping?

LIDAR Signup and view all the answers

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

Photogrammetric Survey Signup and view all the answers

Which method is typically used in the establishment of boundaries?

Total Station System Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is commonly used in hydrographic and oceanographic charting?

Remote Sensing Signup and view all the answers

Which recent technology is primarily used in gravity stations network?

Satellite Systems Signup and view all the answers

Which method is typically used in cartography?

Geographic and Land Information Systems Signup and view all the answers