WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 21

Question 21

Farm Surveying and Planning

The survey instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles on the field is the

  1. A.theodolite.
  2. B.prismatic compass.
  3. C.offset staff.
  4. D.arrow.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (theodolite.)

Explanation

A theodolite measures both horizontal and vertical angles.