The velocity of a rotary tidal current will increase when the Moon is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Perigee, new moons, and full moons all produce increased gravitational forces resulting in spring tides, which directly increase the velocity of rotary tidal currents.
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