fs.geodesy intro to geodesy workbook - nlc prep€¦ · 1/5/2020 · answer key: 1a. earth 1b....
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1. The definition of geodesy can be found in the combination of the two words, “geo” and “desy.” Define them below: a. Geo means __________ b. Desy means __________ or ___________
2. The earth is not a spheroid. It is actually either an ___________ or ___________.
3. Geodesy is the backbone of _______ and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
4. The branch of geodesy that deals with mathematics and terrestrial is _____________ geodesy.
5. The branch of geodesy that that deals with the earth’s gravity field and is probably the closest to land surveyors is ____________ geodesy.
6. Name the four elements that make up a coordinate system: a. _____________ b. _____________ _____________ _____________ c. _____________ d. _____________ _____________ _____________ (optional)
Answer Key:
1a. Earth
1b. Divide, Measure
2. Geoid, Ellipsoid
3. GPS
4. Geometrical
5. Physical
6a. Ellipsoid
6b. Geographic Coordinate System
6c. Datum
6d. Projected Coordinate System
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