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5. 3-D laser e) electronically calculates distances

scanning 100’s of metres away, to centimetre
accuracy.
6. GIS software f) are deep ocean floor survey systems

normally measuring several thousand meters
in length.
7. Satellite g) measure distances between the

positioning system instrument and the sighting points.

III. GRAMMAR REVIEW

Task 1. Transform the verb in the sentence from Active into

Passive Voice. Mind the word-order and the tense of the verb.

1. We can use remote sensing techniques to measure distances.
2. Geodesists will use GIS software to capture and analyse data to
create digital maps of areas next month.
3. Surveyors measure directions using magnetic compass, radio

compass or theodolite.
4. Engineers must use 3-D laser scanners to understand and
interpret the shape of buildings and create digital 3-D models.

5. Scientists are now establishing the primary vertical control
network with the help of differential leveling.
6. Workers used total station to electronically calculate distances

100’s of meters away to centimeter accuracy.
7. Geodesists may conduct horizontal surveying by using
trilateration.

Task 2. Complete the chart with the necessary form of the
degrees of comparison of adjectives. Find the examples in the

text and translate into Ukrainian.

Adjective Comparative Superlative
degree degree
important more important the most important

easier
Low
more accurate

New
the latest
less

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