GCEGeographyMap Reading and Interpretation2023

Which of the following map symbols is conventionally used on Nigerian topographic maps to represent a trigonometrical station (trig point)?

AA solid blue circle
BA triangle with a dot at its centreCORRECT
CA cross within a circle
DA rectangle with diagonal lines
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Trigonometrical stations (trig points) are conventionally shown on topographic maps as a triangle with a dot at the centre, indicating a precisely surveyed elevation point. Solid blue circles typically represent water features, and a cross within a circle may represent a church or place of worship.
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