The largest waves (heaviest chop) will usually develop where the wind blows __________.?
A) at right angles to the flow of the current B) against the flow of the current C) in the same direction as the flow of the current D) over slack water E)NULL
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The zone time of LAN is 1152. Your longitude is 73°15’E. What time would you use to enter the Nautical Almanac to determine the declination of the Sun at LAN?
A) 652 B) 659 C) 1852 D) 1859 E)NULL
An orange and white buoy indicating a vessel-exclusion area will be marked with what symbol?
A) Open-faced diamond B) Diamond with a cross C) Circle D) Square E)NULL
You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 5.5 knots on course 033°T, and bears 284°T, 43 miles from you. What is the time to intercept if you make 16 knots?
A) 2h 16m B) 2h 22m C) 2h 34m D) 2h 42m E)NULL
A line of position is __________.?
A) a line connecting two charted objects B) a line on some point of which the vessel may be presumed to be located C) the position of your vessel D) not used in a running fix E)NULL
The nadir is the point on the celestial sphere that is __________.?
A) 90° away from the zenith B) over Greenwich C) on the western horizon D) directly below the observer E)NULL
In the horizon system of coordinates what is equivalent to the equator on the Earth?
A) Prime vertical circle B) Principal vertical circle C) Parallels of altitude D) Horizon E)NULL
The movement of water away from the shore or downstream is called a(n) __________.?
A) reversing current B) ebb current C) flood current D) slack current E)NULL
If a ship is proceeding towards the magnetic equator, the uncorrected deviation due to permanent magnetism __________.?
A) increases B) remains the same C) decreases D) is unimportant and may be neglected E)NULL
If you observe a buoy off station you should __________.?
A) fill out and mail CG Form 2692 to the nearest Coast Guard office B) appear in person at the nearest Coast Guard office C) notify Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC D) immediately contact the nearest Coast Guard office…