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Geomatics Engineering Question on Traversing and triangulation survey

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

A

Triangulation is preferred in plain areas, whereas trilateration is preferred in hilly areas

B

Triangulation is preferred in hilly areas, whereas trilateration is preferred in plain areas

C

In triangulation, the angles are measured with greater accuracy, while in trilateration, sides are measured with greater accuracy

D

In trilateration, the angles are measured with greater accuracy, while in triangulation, sides of triangles are measured with greater accuracy

Answer

Triangulation is preferred in hilly areas, whereas trilateration is preferred in plain areas

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B) and (C) :Triangulation is preferred in hilly areas, whereas trilateration is preferred in plain areas AND In triangulation, the angles are measured with greater accuracy, while in trilateration, sides are measured with greater accuracy