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71. At what height above the Earth’s surface do Global Positioning System satellites orbit?
  1. 6,360 km
  2. 20,200 km
  3. 26,560 km
  4. 42,300 km
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72. What is the most important consideration when developing high quality field notes?
  1. Accuracy
  2. Integrity
  3. Legibility
  4. All of the above
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73. Leveling (in surveying) is used to determine which of the following:
  1. The distance at which two points are at equal elevation
  2. The angle at which a vertical object is suspended
  3. The difference in elevation between points on the Earth’s surface
  4. None of the above
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74. What does the term “metadata” mean as related to spatial data?
  1. Metadata describes the content, quality, origin and other characteristics of specific pieces of data.
  2. Metadata is the process by which data is entered into a database.
  3. Metadata is the process by which a GIS user is introduced to georeferenced information.
  4. None of the above
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75. The final measurement in the line of tapes is 83 ft. The normal tape tension is 10 lbs. for the 100-ft tape used. What amount of tension should be applied to the spring balance of the end of the tape to yield the proper tension to the 83-ft increment?
  1. 8.3 lbs.
  2. 10 lbs.
  3. 83 lbs.
  4. None of the above
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