Practice Triangulation Survey Work (1.22.5) - Triangulation Surveys

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Question 1.
What are the two major steps in triangulation survey work?
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Think of the overall activities involved in a survey.
Question 2.
What is the function of a baseline in triangulation?
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Consider its role in forming the triangles.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in triangulation survey work?
- Measuring angles
- Reconnaissance survey
- Erection of signals
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Think about the planning phase of a survey.
4Question 4.
True or False: Computational work includes verifying observed angles.
- True
- False
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Remember the importance of checks in surveying.
Question 5.
A surveyor is tasked with triangulating a terrain. Describe in detail each step they would take during fieldwork and explain its significance.
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Think of why each step is crucial to gather accurate survey data.
Question 6.
In a triangulation survey, if the computed position of a point differs from its actual position, what could have gone wrong in the computational checks?
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Connect errors to the processes that were supposed to ensure accuracy.

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