Question 1369Navigation General
70% to passA nautical mile is a distance of approximately how much greater than or less than a statute mile?
A
1/4 less
B
1/4 greater
C
1/7 greater
D
1/7 less
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 1/7 greater. A nautical mile is defined as 1 minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, which is approximately 1.852 kilometers or 1.151 statute miles. This means that a nautical mile is about 1/7 greater than a statute mile, which is the standard unit of length used on land in the United States. The other options are incorrect because a nautical mile is not 1/4 less or 1/4 greater than a statute mile; it is specifically 1/7 greater.
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