10. Hydrographic Surveying

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is hydrographic surveying?

   Hint

   Think about what is measured in oceans and lakes.

2. 2.

   Name one application of hydrographic surveying.

   Hint

   Consider where you might need maps for water.

3. 3.

   What does hydrographic surveying focus on?

   • Mapping land features
   • Determining physical features of water bodies
   • Studying weather patterns

   Hint

   Remember what kind of features are measured.

4. 4.

   Tides do NOT affect which of the following?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how tide levels change water depth.

5. 5.

   Design a study plan for conducting a hydrographic survey in a river bend. What technologies and methods would you integrate?

   Hint

   Think about the hurdles faced with changing water levels and sediment.

6. 6.

   How might new technologies change the future of hydrographic surveying? Create a proposal.

   Hint

   Consider looking into both aerial and underwater technologies.