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WEEK 4 WARMUP

Quiz by Chris Nolan

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  • Q1
    The difference between true north and magnetic north is called....
    dividers
    longitude
    variation
    deviation
    30s
  • Q2
    When is the sun directly over the equator?
    At the winter solstice
    At the equinox
    Never
    At the summer solstice
    30s
  • Q3
    Which is not one of the lines used when setting a staysail (and other triangular sails)?
    halyard
    sheet
    downhaul
    uphaul
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the name of the largest sail on Robert C. Seamans?
    Mainsail
    Jib
    Staysail
    Jib Topsail
    30s
  • Q5
    What is it called when you forecast your ship's position based on course and speed only?
    Set
    Drift
    Dead reckoning
    Plotting
    30s
  • Q6
    What terms do we use for the geographic position of the sun?
    Latitude and Longitude
    Index error and Dip
    DHA and Geclination
    Declination and GHA
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following should you pack?
    All of the above!
    Water Shoes
    Sunscreen
    Light Jacket or Sweatshirt
    30s

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