General Navigation USCG Q#1989 (Set 62)

The time meridian that is used when computing the currents for Pensacola Bay, Florida, is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 90°W

Pensacola Bay, Florida, is located within the Central Standard Time zone. According to NOAA Tide and Current Tables, the standard time meridian utilized for tidal and current calculations in this geographic zone is 90 degrees West longitude.

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