The compass rose on a nautical chart indicates both variation and __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — annual rate of variation change
The compass rose on a nautical chart displays local magnetic variation for a specific base year along with the annual rate of variation increase or decrease, enabling navigators to calculate correct magnetic values for the current operational year.
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