Surveying and mapping in agriculture

Question 1 of 9

A farm map drawn at a scale of 1 : 1,000 shows a field 5 cm long. How long is the real field?

A. 500 m B. 5 m C. 50 m D. 0.5 m

Question 2 of 9

One hectare equals

A. 10,000 m² B. 1,000 m² C. 100 m² D. 100,000 m²

Question 3 of 9

A survey of farmland is done to

A. measure its area and boundaries B. plant seeds C. harvest crops D. kill pests

Question 4 of 9

A farm map shows the

A. layout of plots, buildings and boundaries B. weather C. prices D. farmer's family

Question 5 of 9

A ranging pole is used in farm surveying to

A. measure soil pH B. mark points and keep measurements in a straight line C. water crops D. dig holes

Question 6 of 9

A triangular plot has base 120 m and height 50 m. Its area is

A. 0.3 ha B. 0.6 ha C. 3 ha D. 6 ha

Question 7 of 9

A farm with dimensions 100 m by 50 m has an area of

A. 0.5 hectare B. 5 hectares C. 50 hectares D. 0.05 hectare

Question 8 of 9

The instrument used to measure distances on farmland is the

A. measuring tape or chain B. thermometer C. barometer D. hygrometer

Question 9 of 9

GPS is useful in farm surveying because it

A. kills pests B. ploughs the land C. measures rainfall D. gives the exact position of points on the land

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