What is photogrammetry in the context of surveying?

C. A technique that uses photographs to make measurements and create maps and 3D models

A. A surveying approach that relies solely on GPS satellite triangulation

B. A method of measuring land elevation using barometric pressure readings

C. A technique that uses photographs to make measurements and create maps and 3D models

D. A process of analyzing soil composition through seismic wave reflection

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71.
Distance from south to North Pole is called?
Correct Answer: B. Latitude
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The distance from the South Pole to the North Pole is called Latitude.
72.
The area around rivers is called:
Correct Answer: D. Bela
One-liner
The area around rivers is called Bela.
73.
What is a basin?
Correct Answer: A. Lower area of land
One-liner
A basin is a lower area of land, often surrounded by higher ground, where water may drain and collect.
74.
The temperate grasslands of Asia and Europe are known as
Correct Answer: A. Steppes
One-liner
The temperate grasslands of Asia and Europe are known as Steppes.
75.
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are:
Correct Answer: C. Geographic grids
One-liner
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are called Geographic grids.
76.
Past Paper MCQ
What is photogrammetry in the context of surveying?
Correct Answer: C. A technique that uses photographs to make measurements and create maps and 3D models
One-liner
Photogrammetry is a technique that uses photographs to make measurements and create maps and 3D models.
77.
Snow line refers ?
Correct Answer: A. Perpetual snow
One-liner
Snow line refers to perpetual snow, the lowest elevation above which snow remains on the ground throughout the year.
78.
What is the general orientation of the International Date Line?
Correct Answer: B. Vertical
One-liner
The International Date Line is generally oriented vertically, running from the North Pole to the South Pole along approximately the 180° meridian.
79.
A coast is to a sea as a bank is to a _.
Correct Answer: C. River
One-liner
A coast is the land alongside a sea, just as a bank is the land alongside a river.
80.
What term is used to describe the inland area behind the coast or a river's banks?
Correct Answer: B. Hinterland
One-liner
The term used to describe the inland area behind the coast or a river's banks is Hinterland.

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