CE120-02

Quiz 1-Area Measurement

1. A tract can usually be divided into simple geometric figures such as triangles, rectangles, or
trapezoids. The sides and angles of these figures can be observed in the field and their
individual areas calculated and totaled. Ans: TRUE

2. Calculate the area of the given parcel of land.

Ans: 4492.25 m2

3. When the rectangular coordinates of each traverse station are known, the ________________
may be used to compute the enclosed area. This method also finds application in cross-
section area calculations for route surveys. Ans: Coordinate method

4. A triangular lot ABC has sides measuring AB = 160 m and AC = 190 m. Point D is along side
AB and is 100 m from A. Point E is along side AC. If the area of the triangular portion of lot
ADE is 3/5 of the area of triangular lot ABC, find the distance of E from A. Ans: 182.40 m

5. A triangular lot ABC with BC = 400 m and B = 50o is divided into two parts by the line DE =
150 m which is parallel to BC. Points D and E are located on the sides AB and AC,
respectively. The area of the segment BCED is 50,977 m2. Find the area of ABC.
Ans: 59, 318.69 m2

6. In trapezoidal rule, the area is divided into a number of trapezoids, boundaries being
assumed to be ___________ between pairs of offsets. Ans: Straight

7. A triangular lot ABC with BC = 400 m and B = 50o is divided into two parts by the line DE =
150 m which is parallel to BC. Points D and E are located on the sides AB and AC,
respectively. The area of the segment BCED is 50,977 m2. Find the area of ADE.
Ans: 8,341.69 m2
8. Find the area of the given tract of land.

Ans: 2860 ft2

9. Compute the area enclosed within polygon DEFGD.

Ans: 87,970 u2

10. To apply Simpson's rule, the number of ordinates must be _______________.

Ans: odd