CST Level 1 Land Surveyor Certification Practice

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Which is NOT a function of a clinometer in land surveying?

Measuring elevation angles
Calculating approximate distances
Determining slope angles
Identifying land contours

The correct answer is: Calculating approximate distances

A clinometer is primarily used in land surveying to measure vertical angles, which is crucial for determining various elevation-related metrics. The main functions include measuring elevation angles, determining slope angles, and helping in identifying land contours when applied in conjunction with a leveling rod or similar tools. Calculating approximate distances, while sometimes feasible through indirect methods (like using trigonometry with calculated angles and known heights), is not a direct or primary function of a clinometer. It typically requires additional instruments or calculations. Thus, the option pertaining to calculating approximate distances is not attributed to the fundamental operations of a clinometer, making it the correct choice here.