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USCG Exam Practice · Latitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates

Under 33 CFR §151.06, the Antarctic special area is defined as the sea south of which parallel?

  1. A55° S
  2. B60° S✓ correct
  3. C66°33′ S
  4. D70° S

Why B is correct

33 CFR §151.06(a)(7) defines the Antarctic area as the sea south of 60° south latitude. The Antarctic Circle at approximately 66°33′ S is a common distractor but is not the regulatory boundary used here.

Cited:33 CFR §151.06

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