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PPL NAVIGATION REAL EXAM 330 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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An observer is located north of the plane of the ecliptic

The Earth moves on an elliptical orbit around the sun and the rotational direction is counterclockwise

The Earth moves on a circular orbit around the sun and the rotational direction is counterclockwise

The Earth moves on an elliptical orbit around the sun and the rotational direction is clockwise

The Earth moves on a circular orbit around the sun and the rotational direction is clockwise - ANSWER-
The Earth moves on an elliptical orbit around the sun and the rotational direction is counterclockwise



The distance between the Earth and the sun is approximately

150000000 km

300000 km

150000000 NM

162000 NM - ANSWER-150000000 km



Which statement is correct with regard to the positional orientation of the polar axis of the Earth to the
plane of the ecliptic (plane of the sun's movement in space)?

The angle between the polar axis of the Earth and the plane of the ecliptic is approximately 66.5°

The angle between the polar axis of the Earth and the plane of the ecliptic is approximately 23.5°

The polar axis of the Earth is parallel to the plane of the ecliptic

The angle between the polar axis of the Earth and the plane of the ecliptic is approximately 90° -
ANSWER-The angle between the polar axis of the Earth and the plane of the ecliptic is approximately
66.5°



The reason for the different seasons on Earth is...

the elliptical orbit of the Earth around the sun.

the variation of the solar radiation during the year.

the inclination of the polar axis to the plane of the ecliptic (plane of the sun's movement in space).

the variation of the Earth's orbital speed during the year. - ANSWER-the inclination of the polar axis to
the plane of the ecliptic (plane of the sun's movement in space).

,The rotational axis of the Earth crosses the earth at the...



geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.

magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.

geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole.

magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole. - ANSWER-geographic North Pole and on the
geographic South Pole.



An observer is located on the North Pole. Which statement is correct with regard to the rotational
direction of the Earth?

The Earth is rotating counterclockwise

The Earth is rotating to the north

The Earth is rotating to the south

The Earth is rotating clockwise - ANSWER-The Earth is rotating counterclockwise

O: Observer A: Axis NH: Northern hemisphere E: Equator SH: Southern hemisphere



Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is
perpendicular to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is
perpendicular to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an
angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an
angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator - ANSWER-The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic
South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator



Which geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

Perfect sphere

Sphere of ecliptical shape

,Ellipsoid

Flat plate - ANSWER-Ellipsoid



Which statement is correct?

A rhumb line is a great circle perpendicular to the equator

A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle

A rhumb line has the shortest distance between two points on Earth

The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center - ANSWER-A rhumb line cuts
each meridian at the same angle



Which of the following arcs does not have the Earth's center as its center?

Equator

Parallel of longitude

Great Circle

Small Cirle - ANSWER-Small Cirle



The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

a small circle.

a great circle.

a rhumb line.

a parallel of latitude. - ANSWER-a great circle.



The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately...

40000 km.

10800 NM.

21600 km.

12800 km. - ANSWER-40000 km.



The radius of the Earth at the equator is approximately... See figure (NAV-003) (1,00 P.)

, 6400 km.

12800 km.

6400 NM.

40000 km. - ANSWER-6400 km.



Which answer contains only small circles? (1,00 P.)

Arctic Circle. 20° S parallel of latitude. Antarctic Circle.

Arctic Circle. Greenwich circle of longitude. Antarctic Circle.

Circle with its circular plane intersecting the Earth's centre. 10° N parallel of latitude. Equator.

Greenwich circle of longitude. 10° N parallel of latitude. Equator. - ANSWER-Arctic Circle. 20° S parallel
of latitude. Antarctic Circle.



An aeroplane flies from Hanover (52°28'N, 009°59'E) to Hamburg (53°38'N, 009°59'E) on a northerly
heading.

What is the distance between Hanover and Hamburg? (1,00 P.)

70 NM

70 km

83 NM

83 km - ANSWER-70 NM



An aeroplane flies from Hanover (52°28'N, 009°59'E) to Kiel (54°23'N, 009°59'E) on a northerly heading.

What is the distance between Hanover and Kiel? (1,00 P.)



115 NM

115 km

83 NM

83 km - ANSWER-115 NM



The equator is a... (1,00 P.)

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