USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Under 33 CFR §151.06, the Antarctic special area is defined as the sea south of which parallel of latitude?
- A. 55° S
- ✓ 60° SCorrect
- C. 66°33′ S
- D. 70° 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