Question 1981Navigation General
70% to passWhat is an ebb current?
A
A current coming in
B
A current going out
C
A current at minimum flow
D
A current at maximum flow
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A current going out. An ebb current refers to the outgoing tide, where the water is moving out from the shore and towards the open sea. This is in contrast to a flood current, which is the incoming tide where the water is moving towards the shore. The other options are incorrect - A) A current coming in refers to a flood current, C) A current at minimum flow could refer to slack tide, and D) A current at maximum flow could refer to either an ebb or flood current at its peak.
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