1.22 - Triangulation Surveys
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Practice Questions
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What is triangulation?
💡 Hint: Think about how you could use triangles to find locations.
Define a control point.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in relation to triangulation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main use of triangulation in surveying?
💡 Hint: Think about what surveying aims to achieve.
True or False: Trilateration is generally more accurate than triangulation.
💡 Hint: Consider how each method works to find positions.
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Challenge Problems
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You need to set up triangulation stations in a hilly area. What factors would you ensure are met for optimal measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the landscape in your decision.
If you have a triangle with angles measuring 45° and 75°, what is the measure of the third angle?
💡 Hint: Use the angle property of triangles.
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