1.5.1 - Types of survey based on instruments
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What is the purpose of using a tape in surveying?
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of flexibility compared to rigid tools.
Name two traditional surveying instruments.
💡 Hint: Think about instruments used before the digital era.
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What instrument is used to measure angles?
💡 Hint: Think about the tool you would use for angles in building plots.
True or False: Chains are the most accurate tools for distance measurement in modern surveying.
💡 Hint: Consider why newer technologies have emerged.
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How would you evaluate the effectiveness of different surveying tools in a large construction project?
💡 Hint: Analyze the parameters that influence project success during surveying.
Imagine you have to prepare for a terrain mapping project. Discuss the instruments you would choose and justify your selection.
💡 Hint: Consider how each tool contributes to achieving project accuracy.
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