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When is geodetic surveying used?

For large areas where Earth's curvature matters.

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  1. For large areas where Earth's curvature matters ✔
  2. For measuring a single room
  3. For drawing small garden plots

Why: Geodetic surveying accounts for Earth's curvature and is used for large survey works.

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Geodetic surveying really bends over backwards for accuracy.
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Answer: For large areas where Earth's curvature matters. Geodetic surveying accounts for Earth's curvature and is used for large survey works.

  1. Surveying en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveying
    In geodetic surveying the curvature of the Earth is taken into account
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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