CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 19 of 30

Ice blink is__________.

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Option C: the yellowish-white glare on the underside of a cloud layer water sky

Ice blink is a yellowish-white glare seen on the underside of clouds. It is caused by the reflection of light from a large expanse of ice or snow, indicating the presence of ice fields or pack ice, a crucial visual cue for navigation in polar regions.

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the dark appearance of the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection of a surface of open water

the soft light appearance on the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection from a surface of open water

the yellowish-white glare on the underside of a cloud layer water sky (Correct Answer)

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Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).

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