Question 266Navigation General
70% to passUnder the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, a preferred channel buoy is _______________.
A
vertically-striped red and white
B
solid green
C
horizontally-banded red and green
D
solid red
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) horizontally-banded red and green. Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, a preferred channel buoy is marked with horizontal red and green bands. This indicates that the preferred or main navigable channel is between the buoy and the shore. The other answer choices do not correctly represent the marking for a preferred channel buoy on the Western Rivers.
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