A magnetic compass card is marked in how many degrees?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 360
A standard magnetic compass card is graduated into 360 degrees, representing the full circle of the horizon. This circular graduation allows the navigator to determine the vessel's heading relative to true or magnetic north, facilitating precise course plotting and bearing taking as outlined in standard navigational practices like Bowditch.
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