Question 723Navigation General70% to pass
Time signals broadcast by WWV and WWVH are transmitted _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) continuously throughout the day.
The time signals broadcast by WWV and WWVH, which are the radio stations operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are transmitted continuously throughout the day. These time signals provide accurate time information and are used by various entities, including the U.S. Coast Guard, for timekeeping and navigation purposes.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) The time signals are not broadcast every hour, but continuously.
C) The time signals are not broadcast every 30 minutes, but continuously.
D) The time signals are not broadcast every 15 minutes, but continuously.
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