Measurements 1 (2/29/21)

Question 1

The cost of a timber cruise should be kept to a minimum of ___ percent of the total timber value.

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Pacing is the most rudimentary of all techniques in determining what in the field?

Answer 2

Distance

Question 3

A professional forester’s pacing accuracy is expected to be what?

Answer 3

1 in 8

Question 4

Pace distances should be field recorded in what?

Answer 4

Paces/Chains

Question 5

_______ are horizontal angles that are references to one of the quadrants of the compass namely northeast, southeast, southwest, or northwest.

Answer 5

Bearing

Question 6

_____ are comparable angles measured clockwise from due north this the readings from 0 to 360 degrees.

Answer 6

Azimuth

Question 7

The direction in which the compass needle points.

Answer 7

Magnetic North

Question 8

What is the angle formed between magnetic north and true north?

Answer 8

Declination

Question 9

What is the line of zero declination passing through the eastern part of the US?

Answer 9

Agonic Line

Question 10

Consists of a magnetized steel needle mounted on a pivot at the center of a graduated circle.

Answer 10

Compass

Question 11

A field survey of an area or tract of land where all boundary lines and corner angles are measured and the acres are determined.

Answer 11

Closed Traverse

Question 12

A compass reading from a point on a traverse to the previous point. This reading should measure 180 degrees.

Answer 12

Backsight

Question 13

Topographic maps have contour lines that indicate what?

Answer 13

Elevation

Question 14

When using a topographic map representative fractions are converted to feet per inch by what?

Answer 14

Divide by 12

Question 15

A survey method used to describe a legal description of property using references to bearings, distances, and permanent monuments.

Answer 15

Metes and Bounds

Question 16

A survey method that uses a rectangular system of sections, townships, and ranges.

Answer 16

Public Land Survey

Question 17

The origin of a survey system established by astronomical observation.

Answer 17

Initial Point

Question 18

The longitude true north and south line that intersects the base line at the initial point.

Answer 18

Principal Meridian

Question 19

The latitude true east and west line that intersects the principal meridian at the initial point.

Answer 19

Base Line

Question 20

What do you call a division of territories 6 miles long at the south east and west boundaries and slightly less than 6 miles on the north which accounts for the correction lines located every 6 miles on a standard parallel?

Answer 20

Township

Question 21

Lines established as true meridians at 6-mile intervals along each standard parallel and run due north of the next standard parallel.

Answer 21

Range Lines

Question 22

A section is composed of how many acres?

Answer 22

640

Question 23

A section measures approximately how many square miles?

Answer 23

1

Question 24

Consists of approximately 160 acres and is designated as the northeast, southeast, northwest, or southwest.

Answer 24

Quarter Section

Question 25

The map showing the magnetic declination for a specific interval of time.

Answer 25

Isogonic Chart

Question 26

The survey record of parceling of land according to a prescribed method by law, the deed description of property.

Answer 26

Legal Description

Question 27

The GPS consists of ____ satellites, each satellite completely circles at ____ hour intervals.

Answer 27

24 12

Question 28

How many satellites are required for accurate measurement with a GPS?

Answer 28

4

Question 29

What is the technical term referring to the method GPS receivers use to calculate position?

Answer 29

Trilateration (Triangulation)

Question 30

When moving from one geographic region to another you compass __________ must be adjusted to point true north.

Answer 30

Declination

Question 31

A dot grid is used on a map or aerial photo determine what?

Answer 31

Acres

Question 32

A surveyor’s or Gunner’s chain is ___ feet long and is divided into ____ equal parts that are known as ______.

Answer 32

66 100 Links

Question 33

How many sections are in a township?

Answer 33

36

Question 34

Which section is designated as school property?

Answer 34

16th