Question

The study of measurements of Earth is known as ?

• A. Geoid
• B. Geodesy
• C. Spheroid
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Geodesy

• Geodesy - The study of measurements of Earth

• The shape of Earth is known as Geoid

• Geoid is also known as Oblate Spheroid

• It involves determining the coordinates of points on the Earth's surface and understanding how these coordinates change over time.

• Geodesy is crucial for mapping, surveying, land boundary determination, and navigation.