1.14.2.1 - Prismatic Compass
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Practice Questions
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What is a prismatic compass primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in navigation.
Name one component of a prismatic compass.
💡 Hint: This is where the observer looks through.
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What is the main function of a prismatic compass?
💡 Hint: Think about what angles the compass helps create during surveys.
True or False: The graduated ring of a prismatic compass measures from 0° to 360°.
💡 Hint: Recall the markings on the compass.
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Consider you have to measure a large parcel of land with a prismatic compass. Describe the procedure and potential challenges you might face with examples.
💡 Hint: What external factors could disrupt compass readings?
Evaluate a situation where a surveyor misreads a bearing due to environmental conditions. What could be done to mitigate such errors in practice?
💡 Hint: How might lighting and environmental aspects affect sighting and reading?
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