Navigation with the stars

What is the latitude of the Equator?

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• 45°

• 90° N

• 90° S

What is the latitude of the North Pole?

• 90° S

• 90° N

• 45° N

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What is the latitude of the South Pole?

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• 45° S

• 90° N

• 90° S

What is the Prime Meridian?

• A line at 90°

• A line at 0°

• A line at 45°

• A line at 180°

What does longitude measure?

• North or South

• East or West

• Up or Down

• Left or Right

Which star is known as the North Star?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

• Vega

Which constellation helps in finding Polaris?

• Cassiopeia

• Big Dipper

• Southern Cross

• Orion

Why is Polaris important for navigation?

• It changes position

• It is always visible in the northern hemisphere

• It is the brightest star

• It is the closest star

What happens to Polaris as northern latitude decreases?

• It appears higher in the sky

• It appears lower in the sky

• It changes color

• It disappears

What is the latitude of Amsterdam?

• 7.8° N

• 19.4° N

• 52.3° N

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