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Simple geometry and using triangles can tell you the height and location of any point on earth with surveying techniques
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoSurveying using theodolite and trigonometry. For highly accurate measurements, one also must allow for the excess force of gravity that the mountain will exert on your plumb bob.
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What are the release dates for In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910?
In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910 was released on: USA: 5 November 1910
What determines the height of mountains?
Height from sea level.
What is the height of the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania?
The Appalachian Mountains are belived to have been the highest mountains on earth roughfly 466 million years ago. The mountains are divided onto a series of ranges, with the individual mountains averaginf from a height of 3,000 feet (900 m). The highest of the group is Mount Mitchell at a height of 6,684 feet, (2,037 m)
What causes mountains to shrink in height?
Weathering and erosion
Is the Appalachian Mountains average height?
No, the Rockies are the tallest.
Why do scientists continue to measure the height of Mount Everest from time to time?
Newer and better methods of measuring the height are invented.Erosion can cause the height of mountains to decrease.Changes within the Earth can cause mountains to grow.All of these
What are the release dates for Elda of the Mountains - 1910?
Elda of the Mountains - 1910 was released on: USA: 28 December 1910
What are the release dates for In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910?
In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910 was released on: USA: 5 November 1910
What actors and actresses appeared in In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910?
The cast of In the Mountains of Kentucky - 1910 includes: Florence Turner
What are the release dates for A Trip Over the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains in Canada - 1910?
A Trip Over the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains in Canada - 1910 was released on: USA: 8 November 1910
What is the height of most of the mountains in the Rocky Mountains?
53''
What determines the height of mountains?
Height from sea level.
What is formula for area of a parallelogram?
Area = base * height(height being the vertical measure, not the sloped measure)Area = base * height(height being the vertical measure, not the sloped measure)
What set of numbers is most reasonable to determine height?
For people: Measure height in centimetres and positive integers will be the most appropriate. Measure it in metres and positive rationals, to 2 decimal places will fit the bill. For taller structures, buildings or mountains, positive integers for metres.
What is the height of the Appalachian Mountains in Pennsylvania?
The Appalachian Mountains are belived to have been the highest mountains on earth roughfly 466 million years ago. The mountains are divided onto a series of ranges, with the individual mountains averaginf from a height of 3,000 feet (900 m). The highest of the group is Mount Mitchell at a height of 6,684 feet, (2,037 m)
What unit is used to measure the height of a person?
Most people measure their height in feet and inches
What is the height of galty mountains?
1000 ft
