USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 6 • Question #172 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Tropic tides are caused by the __________.
A
Moon being at its maximum declination
✓ Correct Answer
B
Moon crossing the equator
C
Sun and Moon both being near 0° declination
D
Moon being at perigee
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Tropic tides are caused by the', the verified fact is: 'Moon being at its maximum declination'.
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