QUIZ NO. 1 (NAV.

4)

1. Refers to any natural object or entity that exists in space, such as

planets, moons, stars, asteroids, comets, and galaxies is known as
______________.
2. It is composed of various celestial bodies, including the Sun,
planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other smaller
objects______________.
3. In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted towards the
Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year that start during 21 st
of June is known as ______________.
4. During summer solstice areas in higher latitudes, such as the
Arctic Circle, experience continuous daylight for 24 hours, known
as the _________________.
5. In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted away from
the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year that start during
21st of December is known as ______________.
6. During winter solstice areas in higher latitudes, such as the Arctic
Circle, experience continuous darkness for 24 hours, known as the
_________________.
7. Occur around March 21st that results in nearly equal lengths of
day and night worldwide, regardless of latitude is known as the
_________________.
8. During summer solstice, how many hours of daylight in the Tropic
of Cancer occur?
9. To 10. Give at least 2 celestial bodies use in sea navigation.
ANSWERS
1. Celestial Body
2. Solar System
3. Summer Solstice
4. Midnight sun
5. Winter Solstice
6. Polar Night
7. Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox
8. 13.5 Hrs.
9-10 Sun, Moon, Stars, Polaris, Planets