In which country did Petty develop land survey methods?
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Answer
In Ireland, William Petty, a 17th-century economist, scientist, and philosopher, developed innovative land survey techniques. His pioneering work involved measuring and mapping land, contributing significantly to the field of surveying and the understanding of land use and ownership. Petty's methods laid the foundation for modern cadastral systems and influenced the development of land management practices in Ireland and beyond.
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