CONTOURING 1 - Practice Mode

1) What is the process of locating contour line on the surface of the earth?

Contouring Relief Tracing Contour interval

Correct Answer: Contouring

Explanation:

A total station (TS) or total station theodolite (TST) is an electronic/optical instrument used for surveying and building construction. It is an electronic transit theodolite integrated with electronic distance measurement (EDM) to measure both vertical and horizontal angles and the slope distance from the instrument to a particular point, and an on-board computer to collect data and perform triangulation calculations.

2) What is the vertical distance between two consecutive contour?

Horizontal equivalent Contour interval Contour line Contouring

Correct Answer: Contour interval

3) What is the least horzontal distance between two consecutive contour?

Scale Contour interval Horizontal equivalent Linear measurment

Correct Answer: Horizontal equivalent

4) Which map is used to determine the catchment area of drainage basins?

Cadastral map Climatic map Political map Contour map

Correct Answer: Contour map

5) Which is the method used for locating contour points along the radial line from a common point at the centre?

Indirect method Direct method Tacheometric method Square method

Correct Answer: Direct method

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