Maritime Quiz 10 Mixed Challege Results #1. What is the name of the imaginary line at 0° longitude? Equator Prime Meridian (Greenwich Meridian) International Date Line Tropic of Cancer #2. What is a “fathom”? A unit of speed A unit of depth equal to 6 feet (1.83 metres) A unit of weight A type of knot #3. What is the name of the effect that causes moving objects to be deflected due to Earth’s rotation? Bernoulli effect Coriolis effect Doppler effect Venturi effect #4. What is the term for the distance a vessel travels through the water? Speed over ground Speed through the water (as opposed to speed over ground) Distance made good Course over ground #5. What is a “pilot” in maritime terms? The captain of the ship A local expert who boards a ship to guide it into or out of port The person who steers A type of navigation light #6. What does the term “deadweight tonnage” measure? The weight of the empty ship The total weight a ship can carry (cargo, fuel, stores, etc.) The volume of the cargo holds The number of passengers #7. What is the name of the instrument used to measure a ship’s speed through the water? GPS Log (or speed log) Radar Echo sounder #8. What is the difference between a nautical mile and a kilometer? Nothing, they are the same length A nautical mile is shorter (1nm is 1.852km) A kilometer is shorter (1km is 1.1852nm) A nautical mile is shorter by roughly half #9. What is the name of the international signal flag that means “I require a pilot”? The “P” flag (Papa) The “G” flag (Golf) The “Q” flag (Quebec) The “H” flag (Hotel) #10. What is the name of the device used to hold a ship in place using chain and anchor? Mooring line Anchor (or ground tackle) Capstan Windlass Previous Finish Join Us Today
