1.1 - Unit Specifics
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a theodolite?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of measurements theodolites are used for.
Define surveying.
💡 Hint: Consider how surveying relates to engineering and mapping.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is surveying primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about all the roles surveying plays in different contexts.
True or False: Plane surveying can be used for national border measurements.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the scale of areas that plane surveying covers.
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Challenge Problems
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A survey crew is tasked with determining the boundaries of a new property. They use a theodolite to measure angles. Given that they have established two fixed points, calculate how triangulation will help in finding a third point accurately.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between angles and distances in a triangle.
In a construction project, deviation from the planned coordinates was observed after laying down the foundation. Discuss how improper surveying techniques could have led to these inaccuracies.
💡 Hint: Consider how using basic principles of surveying can prevent this scenario.
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