WorksheetsMarine Navigation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is Marine Navigation?
The art and science of directing the movement of a vessel from one point to another, safely, confidently, and efficiently.
The study of marine life.
Moving from point A to B underwater.
All the above.
What is a chart?
A treature map.
A piece ofland drawn to scale to show both natural and man made features.
A nautical road map primarily concerned with navigable waters. It contains information for the safe navigation of a vessel.
A tool used for sailing.
What does the abbreviation GPS Stands for?
Grid Point System.
Grid Point Saling.
Global Postioning System.
General Positioning Satellite.
What are lines of longitude?
Lines that travel from south to north and increase in value from West to East.
Lines that show distance on a chart.
Lines that calculate depth.
All of the above
Which of the follwing is NOT used in marine navigation?
Divider
Block and Tackle
Chart
Parallel Rule
What is a course?
An exam at naval college.
The intended direction of travel.
A place where ships or vessels dock.
The direction of one point from another
What is a power-driven vessel?
Every vessel underway
All vessels propelled by the power of wind
A vessel not under command
Every vessel propelled by machinery
What does the following symbol in brackets signify (o) in marine navigation?
Meters
Seconds
Degrees
Minutes
What is a track?
Is a course followed or intended to be followed by a boat.
The last port of call
Where boats anchor
An area where boat races are held
What term is used to measure the speed of a ship or vessel?
Miles per hour (mph)
Knots
Fathom
Celsius
