1.4.2 - Geodetic surveying
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What is geodetic surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's shape and how it affects measurements.
Name one instrument used in geodetic surveying.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools that help find positions accurately.
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What does geodetic surveying take into account?
💡 Hint: Focus on what makes geodetic different from other types.
True or False: Control points are irrelevant in geodetic surveying.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of reference points in surveying.
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A construction company is surveying land for a new highway that spans 300 km. Explain the specific steps they should take using geodetic surveying methods.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of reference points and correcting for curvature.
Discuss the consequences if a geodetic survey for a major infrastructure project is incorrectly performed. How would this impact the project?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the various stages of construction and the errors that could ripple through.
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