Surveying Concepts and Terminology

Surveying Concepts and Terminology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers land surveying, focusing on differential and profile leveling. It begins with an overview of objectives, including understanding equipment, terms, and error control. The tutorial explains rectangular survey systems, section numbering, and land description. It discusses the use of chains for measurement and introduces key surveying terms and tools. Different types of levels and rods are described, along with common errors in surveying. The video concludes with an explanation of differential and profile leveling, emphasizing their applications in construction and mapping.

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the ASM 301 course?

Land surveying techniques

Advanced mathematics

Environmental science

Computer programming

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a quadrangle in the context of land surveying?

A 24 by 24 mile area

A method of error correction

A tool used for measuring angles

A type of surveying rod

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many square miles are in each township?

24 square miles

36 square miles

48 square miles

60 square miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of a section within a township?

3 square miles

2 square miles

4 square miles

1 square mile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of one chain used in surveying?

50 feet

66 feet

100 feet

80 feet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many links make up one chain?

100 links

80 links

66 links

50 links

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benchmark in surveying terms?

A tool for measuring angles

A known or assumed elevation

A type of surveying rod

A method of error correction

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