FOR 221 2nd Quiz

A ____ consists of a series of measured parallel and perpendicular reference lines laid out an equal distance apart to form adjoining tiers of equal squares.

• Traverse

• Triangulation

• Trilateration

• Grid

__________ consists of a series of connecting triangles in which one side of a triangle and all of the interior angles are measured and the remaining sides are computed by trigonometry.

• Traverse

• Triangulation

• Trilateration

• Grid

_______ is an inexpensive instrument that can give quick and rough estimates for horizontal (and slope) distance. It uses a string roll wrapped around a counter wheel to keep track of total distance.

• Tape

• Odometer Wheel

• Hip Chain

• Engineer's Level

What instrument is this?

• EDM

• Abney Hand Level

• Alidade

• Clinometer

Which of the following equipment can measure both vertical and horizontal distance?

• Total Station

• Clinometer

• Engineer's Level

• Stadia Rod

EDM stands for?

• Electromagnetic Direction Measurement

• Electric Device for Measurement

• Electronic Distance Measuring

• Electrical Detection Magnet

A ________ consists of a number of points, called traverse stations, connected in series between horizontal angles by horizontal lengths, called courses.

• Traverse

• Triangulation

• Trilateration

• Grid

What do you call the special rod that has a ball socket where a staff compass is attached?

• Compass rod

• Compass staff

• Jacob staff

• Quarterstaff

____________ consists of a series of connecting triangles in which all three sides of a triangle are measured and one bearing is known.

• Traverse

• Triangulation

• Trilateration

• Grid

Which of the following shows a total station?

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