Question 485Navigation General70% to pass
When slanted letters are used to spell the name of a charted object you know the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) object may cover and uncover with the tide.
When slanted letters are used to spell the name of a charted object, it indicates that the position or existence of the object is approximate or doubtful, and the object may cover and uncover with the tide. This is a standard convention used in nautical charts to convey information about the reliability and tidal behavior of the charted feature.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the use of slanted letters does not necessarily mean the object is always visible; B) the position is approximate or doubtful, not the position itself; and D) the slanted letters do not indicate the object is only a hazard to vessels drawing in excess of 20 feet.
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