The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 13205 TR, Block Island Sound, and using the
supporting publications.

Each question is completely independent of any other question on this exam.
The following information is applicable to all questions.
(The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 15° W

You are proceeding from a point 4 miles due east of Montauk Point enroute to Long Island Sound via The
Race. What should you expect the soundings to do?

Question

The following questions are to be answered by plotting on chart 13205 TR, Block Island Sound, and using the
 supporting publications.

Each question is completely independent of any other question on this exam.
 The following information is applicable to all questions.
 (The abbreviation "psc" stands for "per standard magnetic compass".)

VARIATION IS 15° W

You are proceeding from a point 4 miles due east of Montauk Point enroute to Long Island Sound via The
Race. What should you expect the soundings to do?

Accepted Answer

start increasing when north of Montauk Point

Answer

increase rapidly at first then remain constant until through the Race

Answer

remain fairly constant

Answer

be inaccurate due to sound absorption by the mud bottom

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