Penn State Surveying Program

Homework Set 5

(Do after studying The Earth's Crust and Atmosphere)


  1. Describe what is meant by tidal deformation.
  2. Sketch and label the various layers of the earth.
  3. What is meant by roots of mountains?
  4. Sketch and label the various layers of the atmosphere.
  5. Discuss the manner in which ionosphere affects electronic waves.