Practice Traversing With A Theodolite (1.18.8) - Plane Tabling

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Question 1.
What is a closed traverse?
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Think about how the lines connect.
Question 2.
Name the instrument primarily used in traversing.
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This instrument measures angles.
3Question 3.
What type of traverse returns to the starting point?
- Closed Traverse
- Open Traverse
- Line Traverse
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Look for 'closed' in the name.
4Question 4.
True or False: An open traverse is suitable for surveying large land areas like roads.
- True
- False
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Think about what 'open' implies.
Question 5.
You are surveying a piece of land with a closed traverse but encounter a dense fog. Describe how you would adjust your measurements to ensure accuracy.
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Consider how your environment can affect surveying.
Question 6.
Given that the total distance of an open traverse is recorded as 500 meters, but an error of 10 meters is found, how would you handle this discrepancy in measurements?
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Think about how you can identify the source of errors when reviewing measurements.

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