The Sun at a maximum declination north would be approximately at __________.?
A) aphelion B) perihelion C) autumnal equinox D) first point of Aries E)NULL
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Recurvature of a hurricane’s track usually results in the forward speed __________.?
A) increasing B) decreasing C) remaining the same D) varying during the day E)NULL
You are on course 344°T and take a relative bearing of a lighthouse of 270°. What is the true bearing to the lighthouse?
A) 016° B) 074° C) 090° D) 254° E)NULL
What are the only magnetic compass correctors that correct for both permanent and induced effects of magnetism?
A) Quadrantal spheres B) Heeling magnets C) Athwartships magnets D) Fore-and-aft magnets E)NULL
Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates __________.?
A) stormy weather is imminent B) that present weather conditions will continue C) a defect in the barometer D) increasing wind strength E)NULL
If within 500 yards (460m) of a Northern Right Whale you are lawfully obligated to __________.?
A) turn away from the whale and leave at full speed B) turn away from the whale and leave at slow speed C) slow to bare steerageway until the whale swims away D) stop the vessel and sound repeated blasts…
The line connecting the points of the earth’s surface where there is no dip is the __________.?
A) agonic line B) magnetic equator C) isodynamic D) isopor E)NULL
The buoy indicated by the letter D in illustration D044NG is a __________.?
A) nun B) can C) spar D) pillar E)NULL
The wind at Frying Pan shoals has been south-southwesterly at an average velocity of 30 knots. The predicted set and drift of the rotary current are 232° at 0.8 knot. What current should you expect?
A) 065° at 1.2 knots B) 092° at 1.3 knots C) 139° at 0.6 knot D) 224° at 0.4 knot E)NULL
To measure distance on a Mercator chart between the parallels of LAT 34°30’N and LAT 31°30’N, which 30 mile scale should be used?
A) 33°00’N to 33°30’N B) 32°30’N to 33°00’N C) 32°45’N to 33°15’N D) 32°15’N to 32°45’N E)NULL