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1

How can a clinometer be used to estimate the height of a tree?

A

Measure the angle of depression from the tree's base.

B

Measure the angle of depression from the tree's base.

C

Count the number of branches on the tree

D

Measure the circumference of the tree trunk

correct option: b
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2

What is the primary function of a clinometer in navigation?

A

Measure the temperature of the ocean.

B

Determine the angle of elevation of the North Star.

C

Estimate the distance to an approaching ship

D

Measure the angle of celestial bodies above the horizon

correct option: d
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3

In surveying, why is it important to measure angles accurately with a clinometer?

A

To estimate the weight of building materials.

B

To calculate the area of land accurately.

C

To determine the wind speed at construction sites.

D

To measure the depth of rivers

correct option: b
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Scenario: Sarah wants to estimate the height of a flagpole in her school yard. She stands 30 meters away from the base of the flagpole and measures the angle of elevation to the top of the pole as 50 degrees. Calculate the height of the flagpole.

Given:

Distance from the flagpole (d) = 30 meters

Angle of elevation (θ) = 50 degrees

To find the height of the flagpole (h), use the formula:

ℎ=𝑑×tan⁡(𝜃)

 

Substitute the given values:

ℎ=30×tan⁡(50∘)

Calculate the height using a calculator:

ℎ≈30×1.192

ℎ≈35.76 meters

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Scenario: John is on a hill and wants to measure the distance to a tall building in the city. He measures the angle of elevation to the top of the building as 30 degrees. If the building is known to be 50 meters tall, how far is John from the building?

Given:

Height of the building (h) = 50 meters

Angle of elevation (θ) = 30 degrees

To find the distance to the building (d), use the formula:

𝑑=ℎtan⁡(𝜃)

Substitute the given values:

𝑑=50tan(30∘)

Calculate the distance using a calculator:

𝑑=50/0.577

𝑑≈86.6 meters

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Scenario: John is on a hill and wants to measure the distance to a tall building in the city. He measures the angle of elevation to the top of the building as 30 degrees. If the building is known to be 50 meters tall, how far is John from the building?

Given:

Height of the building (h) = 50 meters

Angle of elevation (θ) = 30 degrees

To find the distance to the building (d), use the formula:

𝑑=ℎtan⁡(𝜃)

Substitute the given values:

𝑑=50tan(30∘)

Calculate the distance using a calculator:

𝑑=50/0.577

𝑑≈86.6 meters

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