Basic Sea Navigation Quiz
A quick ten‑question test to gauge your understanding of essential navigation concepts for sailors.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
What does the abbreviation 'N' represent on a compass rose?
- 2
When a chart shows a depth of 12, what unit is typically used?
- 3
Which line on a nautical chart connects points of equal depth?
- 4
If you steer a vessel toward a bearing of 090°, which direction are you heading?
- 5
What is the purpose of a lead line?
- 6
In tide tables, a 'high water' reading indicates what?
- 7
Which instrument shows the ship’s speed through water?
- 8
What does a red buoy marked with a single cone indicate in the IALA system?
- 9
When a chart legend uses the symbol '-' (a dashed line), what does it usually represent?
- 10
What does the term 'aft' refer to on a vessel?
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