Question
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option
that gives their correct logical sequence. (A) Navigators measure the angles between these bodies and the horizon using instruments such as the sextant.(B) By combining these measurements with accurate timekeeping, they can calculate their exact latitude and longitude.(C) Despite modern GPS technology, celestial navigation remains an important skill for backup navigation during long ocean voyages.(D) Celestial navigation is an ancient method used by sailors to find their position at sea by observing celestial bodies like the sun, moon, stars, and planets.Solution
Sentence (D) introduces the topic by defining celestial navigation.
Sentence (A) explains how navigators measure angles using instruments.
Sentence (B) describes how these measurements help calculate position.
Sentence (C) concludes by mentioning the relevance of celestial navigation despite modern technology.
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