Practice Measurement of Bearings - 1.14 | 1. Measurement of Distances | Surveying and Geomatics
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Question 1

Easy

Define what a bearing is in surveying.

💡 Hint: Think about how we describe directions in everyday life.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two main types of meridians?

💡 Hint: Consider directions based on natural phenomena versus magnetic indicators.

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Question 1

What is a bearing in surveying?

💡 Hint: Think about how bearings help in navigation.

Question 2

True meridian is established through astronomical observations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what methods determine true positions on Earth.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A surveyor measures the magnetic bearing of line AB as 200°. The magnetic declination at the location is 15° east. What is the true bearing of line AB?

💡 Hint: Follow the adjustment direction for declination carefully.

Question 2

Two surveying points A and B are set up. A fore bearing from A to B is measured as 340° while the back bearing from B to A is recorded as 160°. Are these readings accurate?

💡 Hint: Always check the difference in bearings when traversing.

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