1.9 - Survey Lines
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Practice Questions
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What is a base line in surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about the most important line in a survey setup.
Why is it important for the base line to be on level ground?
💡 Hint: Consider stability in measurement.
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What is the primary function of a baseline in surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps everything aligned in surveying.
True or False: The accuracy of the survey depends on the accuracy of the base line.
💡 Hint: Consider what might fail if the base line is off.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a rectangular survey area of 200m x 150m, outline how you would establish two base lines and justify their placements.
💡 Hint: Focus on maximizing coverage and minimizing error.
If a base line is inaccurately measured at 300m instead of the correct 280m, calculate the percentage error and discuss its implications.
💡 Hint: Think about the cumulative impact of incorrect measurements.
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