General Navigation USCG Question #124 (Set 4)

Geographic range is the maximum distance at which a light may be seen under __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — perfect visibility conditions, limited only by the curvature of the Earth

Geographic range is defined as the maximum distance at which a light can be seen under perfect visibility conditions. It is limited solely by the curvature of the Earth and the height of the light and the observer's eye, independent of the light's luminous intensity.

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