Introduction to Earth and Nautical Charts

This free online course defines longitude and latitude coordinates and examines the concept of nautical miles.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Identify the equatorial and polar radii of the shape of the Earth
Explain the application of the great circle as well as the small circle
Explain the tilt of the Earth's axis and the effect of the tilt
Describe the measurement of a platitude and parallels of latitude
Explain the significance of the referential meridian prime meridian
Explain the measure and significance of a geographical statute and nautical mile

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