Land Surveying Top 12 words

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Across
  1. 1. The process of determining the straight-line distance between two points, often using specialized equipment.
  2. 3. A device used to establish or check points in the same horizontal plane, often used for measuring height differences.
  3. 6. A line or marker that defines the limits of a property or area of land.
  4. 8. A precision instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles on the land.
  5. 9. A line on a map that connects points of equal elevation, showing the shape and elevation of the land.
  6. 11. The process of marking the ground with stakes to show where construction or land features should be located according to survey plans.
  7. 12. A device that uses signals from satellites to determine precise geographic locations on the earth’s surface.
Down
  1. 2. An electronic surveying instrument that combines a theodolite with an electronic distance meter (EDM) to measure angles and distances.
  2. 4. The height of a point above a specific reference level, usually sea level.
  3. 5. A three-legged stand that provides stable support for surveying instruments like the theodolite or total station.
  4. 7. A fixed reference point of known elevation used as a starting point for surveys.
  5. 10. A method of surveying in which a series of connected lines are measured and the angles between them are recorded.