Imaginary lines running through the poles and around the Earth. The distance of arc North or South of the Equator. Type of bearing that references direction from the ship's bow.
*Meridians *Latitude *Relative
Only parallel which is also a great circle. Tool used to measure distance along a meridian. A stadimeter is used to measure what?
*Equator *Dividers *Distance
Shortest distance between 2 points on a globe is a ______ circle. Word for the direction of an object from an observer. The intersection of 2 or more lines of position is a _____ position.
*Great *Bearing *Fix
The Greenwich meridian, numbered as zero, is also called the _____ Meridian. The best-known map or chart projection type. Long-range navigation system based on radio signals sent out from land stations.
*Prime *Mercator *LORAN

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