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Q10. Describe one advantage of a fluxgate compass (Page 8)
Q11. List any three errors that may give an incorrect readings on a depth sounder. (Page 9)
Q12. Explain why radar is considered the best coastal navigation device (Page 9)
Q13. Define the term GPS and describe the information it provides (Page 10)
Q14.Identify the ship's position and waypoint on the display opposite. (Page 11)
Q15.Distinguish between speed over the ground and speed through the water and
give one example of how it is important. (Page 11)
Q16.Explain how the following navigation and communication devices could be
used to enter a port. (Pages 4-11)
Radar:
Ships log:
Echo sounder:
GPS:
Binoculars:
Chart plotter:
Navigation parallel rules:
Pelorus:
Steering compass:
Radio:
Mobile phone:
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