Geospatial Techniques Quiz

What is the primary focus of Photogrammetry?

• Measuring physical contact with objects

• Obtaining information about surfaces without contact

• Creating digital maps

• Analyzing satellite images

Which of the following best describes Remote Sensing?

• Analyzing soil samples

• Creating maps from physical surveys

• Detecting physical characteristics from a distance

• The process of measuring distances on the ground

What is the purpose of a Cadastral Survey?

• To analyze environmental data

• To measure the curvature of the Earth

• To create topographic maps

• To define property boundaries

Which instrument is primarily used in Fixed Boundary Cadastral Surveys?

• Laser rangefinder

• Measuring tape

• GPS device

• Theodolite

What type of survey focuses on maritime navigation?

• Topographical survey

• Geodetic survey

• Hydrographic survey

• Engineering survey

Which method involves using a drawing board on the ground?

• Aerial survey

• Plane Table Survey

• Control Survey

• Tacheometric Surveying

What does GIS stand for?

• Geographic Information System

• Geospatial Information Service

• Geographic Integration System

• Geospatial Information System

Which of the following is NOT a method of establishing Horizontal Controls?

• Trilateration

• Leveling

• Triangulation

• Barometric Heighting

What is the main advantage of Tacheometric Surveying?

• It requires extensive equipment

• It is the most expensive method

• It is a very quick method

• It is only suitable for flat terrain

Which type of survey is used to capture physical features on the Earth's surface?

• Geodetic survey

• Topographical survey

• Cadastral survey

• Engineering survey