6-55.
6-56.
6-57.
What is the double meridian
distance of traverse line CA?
1.
337.60 ft
2.
258.24 ft
3.
129.12 ft
4.
79.36 ft
What is the approximate area
contained within the closed
traverse?
1.
8,520 sq ft
2.
17,040 sq ft
3.
25,200 sq ft
4.
50,400 sq ft
6-58.
What is the major difference
between the DMD method of
determining area and the DPD
method?
1.
2.
3.
4.
The DPD of the initial
traverse line is twice the
departure
A reference parallel is used
instead of a reference
meridian
The distances are calculated
using latitude instead of
departure
Both 2 and 3 above
FIGURE 6E
IN ANSWERING QUESTION 6-58, REFER TO
FIGURE 6E.
The coordinates of stations A, B,
and C of a closed straight-sided
traverse are given. What is the
area contained within the closed
traverse?
1.
75 sq ft
2.
100 sq ft
3.
125 sq ft
4.
150 sq ft
Figure 6F
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 6-59 AND 6-60,
REFER TO FIGURE 6F.
6-59.
Using the trapezoidal rule, the
area of the figure equals
1.
2.
3.
4.
6-60.
What is the initial step in finding
the area of the figure by counting
squares?
1.
Plot it to scale on graph paper
2.
Use a planimeter to determine
the area
3.
Divide it into 100-foot squares
4.
Determine the bearings of the
lines
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