History of Navigation Lvl 2

Which measurement techniques provides a precise way to specify any location on Earth's surface?

• 1. Cartesian coordinates

• 1. Latitude and longitude

• 1. Altitude and longitude

• 1. Polar coordinates

1. What do latitude and longitude help in?

• 1. Navigation, mapping, and identifying specific points on the globe

• 1. Identifying constellations in the night sky

• 1. Predicting weather patterns

• 1. Measuring ocean depths

How is distance defined?

• 1. The amount of space an object occupies

• 2. The time it takes for an object to travel a certain distance

• 1. The separation of two positions

• 1. The amount of energy required to move an object

What is the fiducial line used for in navigation?

• 1. Measuring the speed of moving objects

• 1. Specifying mathematical angles relative to a reference line

• Indicating the current time

• 1. Marking the distance between two points on a map

What were John Flamsteed and Edmond Halley known for in astronomy?

• 1. Developing the theory of relativity

• Discovering new planets in the solar system

• 1. Inventing the telescope

• 1. Compile star charts and improve predictive tables of moon's movements

What title was awarded to John Flamsteed and Edmond Halley?

• Astronomical knights

• 1. Astronomical royals

• 1. Astronomical pioneers

• 1. Astronomer laureates

What does "meticulously" mean, like in "By using the moon to meticulously compile accurate star charts."

• 1. Quickly

• 1. Carefully

• 1. Carelessly

• 1. Randomly

What was the purpose of improving predictive tables of the moon's movements?

• Carefully swim

• 1. A method for predicting lunar movements

• 1. Astronomical royals

• 1. To assist sailors in navigation