The shortest distance between any two points on earth defines a __________.

GUIDE QUESTIONNAIRES for seafarers. COMPETENCE 1 PLAN AND CONDUCT A PASSAGE AND DETERMINATION POSITION

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QUESTION:

The shortest distance between any two points on earth defines a __________.

A.Great circle

B.Rhumb line

C.Mercator

D.Small cirle

ANSWER: Great circle

QUESTION: 

Your vessel's heading is 330°pgc and 345°psc with a 2°E gyro error. If there is a variation of 6°W, what is the deviation on this heading?

A.7°W

B. 4°E

C.3°W

D.0°

ANSWER: 7°W

QUESTION: 

Your vessel's heading is 330°pgc and 345°psc with a 2°E gyro error. If there is a variation of 13°W, what is the deviation on this heading?

A.4°E

B.7°W

C.3°W

D.0°

ANSWER: 0°