Which type of cloud is among the most dependable for giving an indication of an approaching weather system?
A) Cumulus B) Altostratus C) Cumulostratus D) Nimbus E)NULL
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While navigating in fog off a coastline of steep cliffs, you hear the echo of the ships fog horn 2 seconds after the signal was sounded. What is the distance to the shore?
A) 360 yards B) 320 yards C) 280 yards D) 140 yards E)NULL
On a working copy of a weather map, a stationary front is represented by which color line?
A) Red B) Blue C) Alternating red and blue D) Purple E)NULL
The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction in which it is started. How does this gyroscope become north seeking so that it can be used as a compass?
A) By mechanically or electrically applying forces to precess the gyroscope B) By starting the compass with the spin axis in a north/south position C) By taking advantage of the property of gyroscopic inertia D) The rotation of the Earth…
The Light List shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 18 miles and a height above water of 22 feet (6.7 meters). Your height of eye is 16 feet (4.9 meters) and the visibility is 2.0 miles. At which approximate range will you first sight the light?
A) 2.0 miles B) 2.7 miles C) 4.2 miles D) 5.8 miles E)NULL
All of the following are associated with cumulonimbus clouds EXCEPT __________.?
A) steady rainfall B) hail storms C) thunderstorms D) tornadoes or waterspouts E)NULL
As the South Equatorial Current approaches the east coast of Africa, it divides with the main part flowing south to form the warm __________.?
A) Agulhas Current B) Canary Current C) Benguela Current D) Madagascar Current E)NULL
On approaching the English Channel on course 080°T, you note the symbol YBY near a charted buoy. You must pass __________.?
A) northward of the buoy B) southward of the buoy C) eastward of the buoy D) westward of the buoy E)NULL
Which statement about satellite navigation is TRUE?
A) While a fix can be generated by signals received from two satellites, three satellites are necessary for reliable accuracy. B) The satellites are in equatorial orbits around the earth about 60° of longitude apart. C) The satellite navigation system…
What information is found in the chart title?
A) Date of the first edition B) Date of the edition and, if applicable, the revision C) Information on the sounding datum D) Information on which IALA buoyage system applies E)NULL