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Azimuth and Altitude Worksheet

Azimuth and Altitude Worksheet

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Azimuth and Altitude

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In this altitude learning exercise, students define compass, azimuth, astrolabe, and altitude. Students use a protractor to determine the altitude of the given stars on a graph. This learning exercise has 7 short answer questions and 8 fill in the blank questions.

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altitude, astrolabe, compasses, navigation, protractor skills, geometric constructions

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altitude, astrolabe, compass, protractor, science

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9th - 11th

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