Question 1955Navigation General70% to pass
The velocity of a rotary tidal current will be decreased when the Moon is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) at apogee.
When the Moon is at apogee, which is the point in its orbit when it is farthest from the Earth, the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's waters is reduced. This results in a decrease in the velocity of rotary tidal currents.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
B) Full Moon and C) New Moon do not directly affect the velocity of rotary tidal currents. The phase of the Moon is not a factor in determining the strength of tidal currents.
D) All of the above is incorrect, as only option A) is the correct answer.
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#1953 When the declination of the Moon is 0°12.5'S, you can expect some tidal currents in Gulf Coast ports to _______________.#1954 In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is _______________.#1956 The velocity of a rotary tidal current will increase when the Moon is _______________.#1957 Where would you find information about the time of high tide at a specific location on a particular day of the year? #1958 To predict the actual depth of water using the Tide Tables, the number obtained from the Tide Tables is _______________.