1 - Accuracy and Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating plotting accuracy?
💡 Hint: Recall the thickness of the map's line.
What are survey stations?
💡 Hint: Think about where surveyors set up their equipment.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is considered maximum plotting accuracy at a 1:600 scale?
💡 Hint: Refer to the scale and plotting accuracy calculation.
True or False: Random errors can be identified and corrected systematically.
💡 Hint: Think about how predictable or unpredictable these errors are.
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Challenge Problems
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A surveyor needs to represent a structure that measures 20 cm on the ground with a 1:1000 scale. Can this feature be depicted accurately? Justify your answer.
💡 Hint: Keep in mind the formula for plotting accuracy.
Explain how improper survey station selection could impact the accuracy of a mapping project. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how the positioning of these points affects overall measurements.
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