Question

Plane and geodetic surveying are classifications of surveying based on:

(a) Methodology

(b) Earth’s curvature

(c) Object of survey

(d) Instrument

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Basic Surveying Terms topic in portion Basic Surveying of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Earth’s curvature

The explanation is: Based on Earth’s curvature to be considered or not while surveying, plane and geodetic surveying are there. Earth’s curvature is considered in geodetic and not considered in plane surveying.