Chapter 14 Questions Flashcards
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One minute of latitude on a Mercator chart is equal to ____ nautical mile(s)
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Q
A boat is motoring against a current of 2 knots and its speedometer reads 15 knots, the SOG on the GPS would read _____ knots.
a) 13
b) 15
c) 17
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_____ is the direction a boat is pointing.
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Q
The difference between Magnetic North on your compass and True North on a chart is called _____.
a) deviation
b) oscillation
c) variation
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5
Q
When returning from seaward, red marks are kept to the _____ side of the boat.
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