FS Fourth Edition Session 2 Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
A 1000 ft long earthen berm has a cross section with an area of 1500 ft² at one end and 2000 ft² at the other end, with area increasing at a constant rate. What is the approximate volume of material in the berm? - ANSWERSV = l((A...
A 1000 ft long earthen berm has a cross section with an area of 1500 ft² at one end and 2000 ft² at the
other end, with area increasing at a constant rate. What is the approximate volume of material in the
berm? - ANSWERSV = l((A1 +A2)/2)
= (1000)((1500+2000)/2)
= 1,750,000 ft²
1,750,00 ft²/(27/1) = 64,815 yd³
Which of the following is the best definition of mean sea level? - ANSWERSThe average of all the water
heights over a tidal epoch
On a topographic map, which of the following is correct? - ANSWERSContour lines crossing streams form
V's that point upstream
What is the effect on the location of a coastal boundary when natural and gradual changes occur to the
shoreline? - ANSWERSThe boundary changes with the changing shoreline
(accretion or erosion)
Choose the correct option for the underlined words in the following sentence: "He presented an
explanation as to how temperature affects distance measurements and what effect this has on the
accuracy of the survey." - ANSWERSNo change is necessary
In a traverse with a total length of 2180.91 m, one course has a latitude of 380.00 m and a departure of
0.00 m. The closure of the traverse in latitude is 0.042 m and in departure is 0.145 m. What is the
adjusted latitude and departure for that course if a compass rule adjustment is used? - ANSWERSlat adj=
= (course dist./total dist.)(lat error)
What is the arc length of a horizontal curve with coordinates as shown and a radius of 1000.0 ft? All
distances are in feet.
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