Question 1369Navigation General

The correct answer is C) 1/7 greater. A nautical mile is defined as 1 minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, which is approximately 1.852 kilometers or 1.151 statute miles. This means that a nautical mile is about 1/7 greater than a statute mile, which is the standard unit of length used on land in the United States. The other options are incorrect because a nautical mile is not 1/4 less or 1/4 greater than a statute mile; it is specifically 1/7 greater.