WorksheetsMeasurement of Angles Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which direction is represented as the starting point for measuring bearings?
West
South
East
North
Which of the following is true about the bearing of a line?
It can be negative
It is always between 0° and 360°
It is always more than 360°
It is always less than 0°
What do control stations often act as in control surveys?
Reference lines
Survey markers
Bench marks
Level points
Which component is labeled as '16' in the theodolite diagram?
Objective
optical plummet
Circular bubble
foot screws
Which of the following is a key purpose of traversing in surveying?
To measure the elevations of points
To establish a control framework
To determine the misclosure error
What is the purpose of using mean readings in a traverse?
To mark positions
To observe angles
To calculate round the traverse
To build up errors
A theodolite can measure horizontal angles, vertical angles and distances
True
False
What is the primary difference between a total station and a theodolite?
A total station measures angles only, while a theodolite measures both angles and distances
A theodolite is fully electronic, while a total station is manual
A total station integrates an electronic distance measurement (EDM) system, whereas a theodolite only measures angles
A total station is used only for astronomy, while a theodolite is used for land surveying
