The ocean is an important part of Moana's world, even in navigation. How do the ocean waves help in navigation?

By following wave patterns that show direction

Moana learns to recognize star patterns that guide her at sea. Why is this helpful?

She can memorize star positions to know her direction.

How does Moana show she is a true wayfinder?

She reads the stars, feels the waves, and trusts nature to guide her.

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Guided by the stars: Astronomy and wayfinding with Moana

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Set sail with Moana and navigate like a true wayfinder! In this Moana 2-themed quiz, explore how the stars, sun, ocean currents, and moon guide explorers across the sea. Test your knowledge of celestial navigation and discover the ancient secrets of wayfinding! © Disney. All rights reserved. #moana #moana2 #wayfinding

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1
Pacific Islands voyagers, like those in Moana 2, mastered this technique.
True
False
2
What phase of the moon provides the best visibility for navigation at night?
New moon
Half moon
Full moon
Crescent moon
3
The position of stars changes throughout the night as Earth rotates. Wayfinders track these movements to estimate:
Month
Tide change
Time
Location
4
Traditional navigators feel the patterns of waves (swell) to maintain course, even when stars are not visible.
True
False
5
The ocean is an important part of Moana's world, even in navigation. How do the ocean waves help in navigation?
By revealing underwater landmarks
By showing where the stars are
By creating random movement
By following wave patterns that show direction
6
Moana learns to recognize star patterns that guide her at sea. Why is this helpful?
She can memorize star positions to know her direction.
She can read a map under the starlight.
She can use a telescope to identify which star she is looking at.
She can follow the brightest star in the sky.
7
How does Moana show she is a true wayfinder?
She follows a straight path across the ocean.
She reads the stars, feels the waves, and trusts nature to guide her.
She only uses a map to find her way.
She asks Maui to guide her the entire time.
8
What is the importance of the North Star in navigation?
It moves around the sky.
It always points north.
It is the brightest star in the sky.
It disappears during the night.

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