Practice Plane Surveying (1.4.1) - Surveying

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Question 1.
What is plane surveying?
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Think about the size of the area it covers.
Question 2.
Name one instrument used in plane surveying.
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What helps measure angles?
3Question 3.
What type of surveying neglects the curvature of the earth?
- Geodetic Surveying
- Plane Surveying
- Topographic Surveying
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Recall the definition of each surveying type.
4Question 4.
True or False: Plane surveying is suitable for areas over 250 sq.km.
- True
- False
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Think of the size limit for different survey methods.
Question 5.
You are tasked with surveying a large plot for a new housing development. Discuss which surveying method to use and justify your choice.
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Think about the implications of size and accuracy.
Question 6.
Explain how errors can arise in a plane survey and suggest methods to mitigate these errors.
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Consider the factors that can affect measurement accuracy in surveying.

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