main tools used to measure latitude in early navigation Gnomon- the length of the suns shadow casted on a disk in the water Astrolabe- a disk suspended by a small ring‚ has degrees and a ruler for measuring Cross Staff- t shaped device held up to the eye. Tools used to measure longitude (Lesson 02.01) (use the first resource in this lesson to help you) • Be able to list and describe the 2 main tools used to measure longitude in early navigation Sextant- it had a telescope and an index
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There are many reasons why I want to become an Auror leader‚ my number one reason is because I frankly feel that my experience in Ursa changed me as a person and I want to continue the personal growth that Aurora has started while helping new students experience the same growth that I did. I have always been dedicated to helping those who are younger than myself. In high school I was on the track team and one of my favorite things to do was to mentor the first year athletes. By doing this I would
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Why did you become a coach? Is it because you value personal growth? Maybe you’re passionate about helping others and watching them achieve their dreams? That’s one of the reasons I’m a coach. I can’t think of anything better than helping people transform and achieve their highest potential. The truth is‚ coaching is an incredibly important profession. It’s fulfilling and when it’s done right. It can also be extremely lucractive because the demand for good coaches keeps going up every year
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Why do people become criminals There are so many reasons in the world which make people become criminals. The world is full of criminals. I think that the most important factors are bad educations‚ the conditions in life‚ and the bad friends. One of the most important reasons which make people become criminals is bad educations. The person who doesn’t have a good education can’t know what is right or what is wrong. I think that education is very important in the life of human to know the difference
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that is to become a Pediatrician. The reason why I wanted to become a Pediatrician was because my younger brother has a weaker immune system than I have‚ and he gets sick easily than I do. Growing up in a poor family‚ I noticed that getting quality care or immediate health attention for the rest of my family‚ my grandparents‚ uncles‚ aunts‚ and cousins was impossible. That’s when I decided to change my career goal‚ and that is to be a Nurse Practitioner. The reason why I wanted to become a Nurse Practitioner
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Abstract: Nearly 285 million people are estimated to be visually impaired worldwide and 39 million are blind and 246 million have low vision. These visually impaired and also elderly people face difficulties in navigation due to obstacles in their path. GPS technology is available for outdoor navigation but it cannot be used for indoor navigation. Indoor Navigation Assistant System will assist visually impaired and elderly people to navigate safely in indoor environment. The system will detect objects
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The Evil Within Why Boys Become Vicious‚ by William Golding‚ is about the negative behavior in young boys. He describes occurrences when boys act vicious and cruel. Furthermore‚ Golding explains the simplicity of goodness versus the complexity of evil. The key event he mentions is about the two years of age boy named James Bulger‚ and how he was brutally murdered by two young boys. They had abducted him‚ beat him‚ and killed him for no apparent reason. Due to this malicious act
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Best Practices for Site Navigation IT/236 Best Practices for Site Navigation Navigation presents an integral component of the design of any website; therefore‚ the website design is bound to affect the operation and visitors on the website. It is integral to note that effective site navigation is dependent on different design disciplines applied in the formation of a website. eBay presents a model site that has incorporated usability aspects thus easing the access of information by the clients
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Why is The Douglas tragedy a popular ballad? – by Luciano Daniel Gercek The Douglas tragedy is a narrative poem arranged in the form of a ballad‚ for it tells a story. Besides‚ it is considered a popular ballad because it does not have an author. It also begins in media res‚ when Lord Douglas is awoken and urged to put on his armour in order to prevent his daughter’s wrongdoing – his eldest daughter‚ Lady Margaret‚ has eloped with Lord William. Both father and sons set off after her and stand
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Why are cell phones so popular? Almost every American today owns a cell phone. For many people‚ cell phones‚ along with other communication devices‚ are a part of everyday life. Face-to-face communication is becoming less common due to new technology; therefore‚ cell phones are becoming more common. In this age‚ technology in the United States has expanded very rapidly. Consequently‚ the popularity and availability of cell phones has increased. As technology advances‚ people feel that owning
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