USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
According to 33 CFR §151.06, the western boundary of the Mediterranean Sea special area is defined by which meridian?
- A. 5°00′ W at the Strait of Gibraltar
- ✓ 5°36′ W at the Strait of GibraltarCorrect
- C. 6°25′ W at the Strait of Gibraltar
- D. 4°00′ W at the Strait of Gibraltar
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.06(a)(1) specifies that the Mediterranean Sea area is bounded to the west by the Straits of Gibraltar at the meridian of 5°36′ W. The other meridians listed appear elsewhere in the regulations but do not define this boundary.
Cited:33 CFR §151.06