1. At the North Pole the North Star is at its highest position in the sky, but at the equator it is along the h_________.
2. An early method of measuring speed involved throwing a k_______ rope tied to a log over the side of the ship.
3. The compass has a special m_________ pointer which always indicates the North Pole.
4. It was easier to handle because it was more p_______.
5. On our d________ from Tahiti, some of the crew took over the ship.
