Which term describes the creation of a larger image by joining several photographs taken at a single camera station?

• A. Composite Photograph
• B. Terrestrial Photogrammetry
• C. Aerial Photogrammetry
• D. Trimetrogon Photograph

Answer: (A)

This tests the idea of joining multiple photographs taken from the same camera position to form one larger image. When you stitch together overlapping photos captured from one station, you create a composite photograph (a mosaic) that covers more area while keeping a consistent perspective and scale. This is a common cartography technique because it lets map-makers work with a single, seamless image rather than many small, separate photos.

This approach differs from terrestrial photogrammetry, which relies on ground-level photos for measurements; aerial photogrammetry, while using airborne images, isn’t defined by stitching from one station; and a Trimetrogon photograph refers to a specific three-camera aerial setup, not the general process of creating a larger image from multiple shots at one station.