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Q: The more accurate method of plotting a compass survey.
  • A. Parallel meridian method
  • B. Included angle method
  • C. Paper protractor method
  • D. Rectangular co-ordinate method
Correct Answer: Option D - A compass traverse can be plotted using either parallel meridians or rectangular coordinates. • Commonly used rectangular coordinates are the latitude (projection parallel to the north-south direction) and the departure (projection parallel to the east-west direction). • The rectangular coordinates method is more accurate, but is more often used to plot theodolite traverses.
D. A compass traverse can be plotted using either parallel meridians or rectangular coordinates. • Commonly used rectangular coordinates are the latitude (projection parallel to the north-south direction) and the departure (projection parallel to the east-west direction). • The rectangular coordinates method is more accurate, but is more often used to plot theodolite traverses.

Explanations:

A compass traverse can be plotted using either parallel meridians or rectangular coordinates. • Commonly used rectangular coordinates are the latitude (projection parallel to the north-south direction) and the departure (projection parallel to the east-west direction). • The rectangular coordinates method is more accurate, but is more often used to plot theodolite traverses.