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Survey (Map as a Tool)
Surveying is done to measure the angle, direction, area, height and distance of an object or place on the surface of the earth using instruments.
Survey
Surveying is done
to measure the
angle, direction, area,
height and distance
of an object
or place
on the surface
of the earth
using instruments.
Surveying techniques are used
to obtain the field
data and to prepare maps. A knowledge of
surveying helps one in map-making,
particularly in the preparation of physical maps.
Geographers mainly use Chain,
Prismatic compass, Plane table, Dumpy level,
Abney level, Clinometre, Theodolite, Total Station and GNSS to measure the distance, angle, altitude
and position of the area of survey.
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