Practice GIS & Celestial Navigation Fusion - 2.1 | Adventure & Outdoor Activities | IB MYP Grade 8 Physical and Health Education
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2.1 - GIS & Celestial Navigation Fusion

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does UTM stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about mapping systems.

Question 2

Easy

What is a sextant used for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its role in navigating by the stars.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a sextant in navigation?

  • To measure distances
  • To measure angles
  • To convert data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the primary function in celestial navigation.

Question 2

True or False: WAAS is used to improve GPS accuracy.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the role of WAAS in relation to GPS.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are at a location with WGS84 coordinates of 37.7749Β° N, 122.4194Β° W. Explain step-by-step how you would convert this to UTM coordinates.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer to coordinate conversion resources.

Question 2

Discuss how you would utilize both GIS and celestial navigation techniques during a multi-day trek in unfamiliar terrain.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the strengths of both approaches.

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