1.6.1. Surveying and Mapping

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is surveying?

   Hint

   Think about how land features are mapped.

2. 2.

   What does a Digital Elevation Model represent?

   Hint

   Consider what 3D models illustrate.

3. 3.

   What does surveying primarily involve?

   • Measuring land features
   • Calculating environmental impact
   • Designing infrastructure

   Hint

   Think about the foundations of mapping and planning.

4. 4.

   True or False: Digital Elevation Models only represent urban areas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader applications of terrain models.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how inaccurate surveying might impact a civil engineering project.

   Hint

   Consider the role of precise measurements in safe construction.

6. 6.

   Describe a scenario where DEMs could provide critical insights for disaster management.

   Hint

   Think about how terrain affects water flow during storms.