The lunar day is also known as the __________.?
A) lunitidal interval B) vulgar establishment of the port C) nodal day D) tidal day E)NULL
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Barometer readings in weather reports are given in terms of pressure at __________.?
A) sea level B) Washington, D.C. C) the weather station D) the broadcasting station E)NULL
Opposition occurs when __________.?
A) the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at right angles B) the Sun’s declination is 0° and is moving south C) an inferior planet is at the maximum angle to the line of sight to the Sun D) the Earth…
Which is TRUE of a downbound power-driven vessel, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
A) She has the right of way. B) She shall propose the manner of passage. C) She shall initiate the maneuvering signals. D) All of the above E)NULL
What is the major limitation in using the Sight Reduction Tables for Air Navigation Volume I (Pub. No. 249) for star sights?
A) More accuracy is needed for celestial observations on board ship than what is tabulated. B) Sights must be made at even time increments to benefit from the tables. C) Only certain stars are included and sights must be limited…
The velocity of the current in large coastal harbors is __________.?
A) predicted in Tidal Current Tables B) unpredictable C) generally constant D) generally too weak to be of concern E)NULL
When facing into the wind in the Northern Hemisphere the center of low pressure lies __________.?
A) directly in front of you B) directly behind you C) to your left and behind you D) to your right and behind you E)NULL
You are in the Northern Hemisphere and a tropical wave is located 200 miles due east of your position. Where will the wave be located 12 hours later?
A) Farther away to the east B) In the same position C) Nearby to the east D) Farther away to the west E)NULL
You must construct a Mercator plotting sheet on a piece of paper measuring 24″ by 28″. The area includes latitude 37°S to 42°S and longitude 175°E to 179°W. Allow a one inch neat line on all sides. What is the maximum distance between each degree of longitude that will permit the area of the plotting sheet to be drawn within the stated limitations?
A) 3.33 inches B) 3.41 inches C) 3.67 inches D) 3.82 inches E)NULL
In the Northern Hemisphere you are caught in the dangerous semicircle with plenty of sea room available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the __________.?
A) starboard bow and make as much headway as possible B) starboard quarter, and make as much headway as possible C) port quarter, and make as much headway as possible D) port bow, and make as much headway as possible…