Week 12 - Geodesy and Cartography - Surveying with GPS

Week 12 - Geodesy and Cartography - Surveying with GPS

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15 Qs

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Week 12 - Geodesy and Cartography - Surveying with GPS

Week 12 - Geodesy and Cartography - Surveying with GPS

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Sam Scott

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What does GPS use to find exact locations during surveying?

  • Theodolites and tapes

  • Computers and maps

  • Satellites and receivers

  • Cameras and drones

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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