Question 1790Navigation General

The correct answer is B) course over the ground. The course over the ground is the actual path the vessel follows as it moves through the water, taking into account the effects of wind, current, and other forces that may cause the vessel to deviate from the intended course (the direction in which the vessel is steered). The course over the ground is the vessel's true trajectory, whereas the heading is the direction the vessel's bow is pointed. The other options are incorrect because: A) route refers to the planned or intended course of travel, not the actual path followed; C) heading is the direction the vessel's bow is pointed, not the actual path followed; and D) track is a term that can refer to the course over the ground, but is not the most precise or commonly used term in this context.