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Precision Elevation Quiz

Test your knowledge of surveying terminology and concepts with our Precision Elevation Quiz! Whether you're a student, educator, or professional in the field, this quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of key principles related to elevation measurement.

Get ready to explore diverse topics such as:

Levelling techniques
Benchmarks and sight readings
Understanding elevation differences
Technical terminology

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by MeasuringEarth245

The operation of determining the elevation of points some distance apart by a series of set-ups of the instrument along the general route.

A definite point on an object of known elevation which serves as reference for levelling work.

A rod reading taken on a point of known elevation and, is often referred to as a plus sight.

A minus sight or a rod reading taken on a point the elevation of which is to be determined.

An intervening point between two bench marks

The elevation of the line of sight of the telescope from a reference datum

The vertical distance above or below some arbitrarily assumed level surface or datum

The vertical measured distance from the point on the ground to the intersection on the line of sight of the stadia rod

Determining differences in elevation where all three horizontal hair readings are observed.

Determining the relative elevations of two intervisible points

Determining the difference in elevation between points at designated short measured intervals along an established line

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