What is a common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Inches
Inches of mercury (inHg) is a traditional and widely accepted unit of measure for atmospheric pressure on standard marine barometers. Bowditch notes this unit alongside millibars for practical onboard meteorological monitoring and forecasting.
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