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