Question 168Navigation General70% to pass
An orange and white buoy marking a danger area will have what symbol on it?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Open-faced diamond.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation System, an orange and white buoy marking a danger area will display an open-faced diamond symbol. This symbol indicates that the buoy is marking a hazard or obstruction to navigation that boaters should avoid.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) a diamond with a cross is used for regulatory marks, B) a square is used for channel markers, and D) a circle is used for informational buoys.
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