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- 2. – The height or elevation of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
- 5. – The plan or process of creating something with a specific function or purpose in mind.
- 10. – A measurable extent, such as length, width, height, or depth.
- 12. and Bounds – A method of land description that uses physical features, directions, and distances to define boundaries.
- 14. – The physical parts of a computer or the mechanical components of a system.
- 17. – Standards or rules by which something may be judged or decided.
- 18. line – A line on a drawing that shows the distance between two points.
- 19. – A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
- 23. of materials – A comprehensive list of parts, materials, and components needed for a particular construction or manufacturing project.
- 24. of rectangular survey – A square parcel of land, usually 6 miles on each side, divided into 36 sections.
- 26. system of land division – A method of dividing land using a grid of squares, primarily used in the U.S. for surveying.
- 30. Information System (GIS) – A computer-based tool used to store, analyze, and visualize geographic data and maps.
- 31. measurement – A unit of length in the English system equal to 12 inches.
- 32. – Courage and resolve; strength of character in the face of hardship.
- 35. – A small increase or step in quantity or value.
- 37. Positioning System (GPS) – A satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information anywhere on Earth.
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- 1. – Hardware devices such as screws, nails, or bolts used to hold materials together.
- 3. (cm) – A metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
- 4. system of measurements – A measurement system commonly used in the U.S., including units like inches, feet, and pounds.
- 6. A measurement in degrees that specifies a location’s position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
- 7. of rectangular survey – East-west reference lines used in the rectangular survey system for land mapping.
- 8. monuments – Man-made markers, like concrete posts or metal rods, used in land surveying to indicate key points.
- 9. – A visual representation or diagram that conveys information about an object or design.
- 11. of rectangular survey – A north-south line used as a reference in the rectangular survey system.
- 13. of land – A defined area of land, often a large, continuous stretch.
- 15. of land – The regulation of how land can be used, such as for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.
- 16. – A method in surveying or navigation that determines location using the distances from three or more known points.
- 20. monuments of land survey – Physical features like rivers, trees, or rocks used as reference points in describing land.
- 21. receiver – A device that receives signals from GPS satellites to determine location on Earth.
- 22. – A detailed technical drawing used to plan and construct structures or machines.
- 25. of rectangular survey – A square mile (640 acres) of land used as a basic unit in the rectangular land survey system.
- 27. design process – A series of steps that engineers use to develop functional products and processes.
- 28. – A unit of area used in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet.
- 29. – A measurement in degrees that specifies a location’s position north or south of the Equator.
- 33. dimension lumber – The true size of lumber after it has been planed or finished, which is smaller than its nominal size.
- 34. – A unit of linear measurement equal to 1/12 of a foot.
- 36. description – A formal, legally recognized description of a parcel of land, used in legal documents.