Surveying equipment - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of a ranging pole in surveying?
To measure angles
To mark specific points on the ground
To calculate elevations
To measure linear distances
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Which material is commonly used to make a hunter's chain?
Steel
Aluminum
Fiberglass
Metallic links
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Which surveying instrument combines the functionalities of a theodolite with electronic distance measurement (EDM)?
Ranging pole
Measuring tape
Total station
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What is the primary purpose of a theodolite in surveying?
Measuring linear distances
Determining angles with high accuracy
Marking reference points on the ground
Calculating elevations
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What is the typical length of a hunter's chain?
10 feet
33 meters
66 feet
100 yards
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What is the primary function of survey pegs (survey stakes)?
Measuring distances
Determining angles
Marking specific points on the ground
Calculating elevations
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Which surveying instrument uses laser or infrared signals to measure distances with precision?
Ranging pole
Measuring tape
Theodolite
Total station
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Which instrument is often used for measuring linear distances accurately?
Theodolite
Total station
Measuring tape
Hunter's chain
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In which field was the hunter's chain historically used for land measurement?
Astronomy
Agriculture
Civil engineering
Cartography
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Which surveying tool is known for its bands of contrasting colors to enhance visibility?
Hunter's chain
Ranging pole
Total station
Theodolite
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