What does GPS use to find exact locations during surveying?
Week 12 - Geodesy and Cartography - Surveying with GPS

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Theodolites and tapes
Computers and maps
Satellites and receivers
Cameras and drones
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a control point in GPS surveying?
To store digital data
To ensure accuracy at the start
To connect to satellites
To measure angles manually
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does GPS help surveyors in rural Africa?
It plans new highways
It maps tall buildings
It finds routes after floods
It marks land boundaries for farming
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes GPS surveying faster than using a theodolite?
It doesn’t need a tripod
It measures angles by hand
It works without satellites
It collects data automatically
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might GPS not work well in a South American mountainous area?
It needs a clear view of the sky
It is too expensive
It doesn’t use software
It takes too long to set up
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the GPS surveying tool to its role
Data Collector
Analyzes data to create maps
Software
Calculates position from satellite signals
GPS Receiver
Keeps the receiver steady
Tripod
Stores information during surveying
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the location to how GPS is used there
Rural Africa
Plans roads in urban areas
South America
Faces signal issues in cities
Asia
Maps fields for agriculture
Europe
Marks land boundaries for farming
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