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What does a surveyor do with a measuring tape?

Measure smaller distances.

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  1. Determine elevation
  2. Measure smaller distances ✔
  3. Measure angles

Why: Tape measures are often used for measurement of smaller distances where long-range instruments are not needed.

Huh, didn't know that: Tape measures are often used for measurement of smaller distances where long-range instruments are not needed.

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A tape measure is a real stretch for small jobs.
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Answer: Measure smaller distances. Tape measures are often used for measurement of smaller distances where long-range instruments are not needed.

  1. Surveying en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveying
    Tape measures are often used for measurement of smaller distances.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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