Across
- 1. – A navigational aid made of sticks and fibers, depicting wave interactions and island positions.
- 3. – Natural signs (e.g., tree growth patterns, water sounds) used for navigation.
- 6. – A sport where participants navigate through checkpoints using a map and compass (or, in this case, a mattang).
- 7. – The ability to visualize and interpret spatial relationships, crucial for map-reading and navigation.
- 8. – Determining direction by observing the sun, stars, or other celestial bodies.
- 9. – A traditional Marshallese stick chart representing ocean swells and wave patterns, used as a navigational tool.
Down
- 2. – A non-literal representation (like the mattang) that illustrates abstract patterns (e.g., wave dynamics).
- 4. – Designated points in an orienteering course that participants must locate and reach.
- 5. – The Polynesian art of navigation using natural cues like stars, waves, and environmental signs.