- 1. Navigation is the process of accurately determining the position and direction of a vehicle or vessel and guiding it to a specific destination. It involves the use of maps, compasses, GPS technology, and other tools to plot a course and stay on track during travel. Effective navigation requires a combination of knowledge, skills, and technology to ensure safe and efficient transportation from one point to another. Whether traveling by land, sea, or air, navigation plays a crucial role in reaching our destinations successfully.
How many degrees are in a full circle?
A) 180
B) 90
C) 270
D) 360
- 2. What does the acronym GPS stand for?
A) Global Positioning System
B) Geographic Positioning Service
C) General Pointing System
D) Guided Pathway System
- 3. Which type of navigation uses the stars to determine position?
A) Terrain Navigation
B) Celestial Navigation
C) Radio Navigation
D) Landmark Navigation
- 4. What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A) International Date Line
B) Equator
C) Tropic of Cancer
D) Prime Meridian
- 5. What instrument is used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies in celestial navigation?
A) Barometer
B) Chronometer
C) Compass
D) Sextant
- 6. What type of map projection is commonly used for navigation charts?
A) Mercator
B) Orthographic
C) Conic
D) Polar
- 7. What is the process of adjusting a compass to account for magnetic variation called?
A) Correction
B) Alignment
C) Deviation
D) Calibration
- 8. What unit is commonly used to measure speed in maritime navigation?
A) Mile
B) Meter
C) Knot
D) Kilogram
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