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1. A reciprocal heading is ______ from the original course?
180 degrees 90 degrees 45 degrees 120 degrees
2. The most accurate method of approximating distance underwater, besides using a tape measure, is ______?
kick cycles arm spans air consumption elapsed time
3. To navigate a triangle, the turns must be ____ degrees.
30 60 120 160
4. Sand ripples usually ________ the shoreline.
point towards near are perpendicular parallel
5. A kick cycle is _________?
one right and one left kick one kick (either right or left) 10 kicks the number of kicks needed to swim 100'
6. The permanent line across the face of the compass, usually 2 red line, is called the _______?
the lubber line the reference line the directional line the bisection line
7. To navigate a course you point the ________ at your destination.
bisection line directional line lubber line reference line
8. The rotating outer ring is called the _________?
bezel crown directional reference circular reference
9. A compass needs to be held level to avoid ____?
glare on the compass face magnetic interference the bezel turning trapping the needle
10. To navigate a square, the turns must be ____ degrees?
90 45 180 120