Which features are used together to indicate a range's direction on a chart?

Which features are used together to indicate a range's direction on a chart?

• A. A light symbol with a dash line
• B. A dash line
• C. A solid line
• D. A dotted line

Answer: (A)

To show the direction of a range on a chart, you need both an identifying symbol for the aid and the line that indicates its alignment. The light symbol marks the navigational aid (a lighthouse or lighted beacon) that helps define the range. The dashed line shows the direction or alignment of that range. When you’re on the same dashed line between the appropriate lights, you’re on the range’s direction. A dash line alone wouldn’t identify which aid defines the range, and a solid or dotted line typically represents other features or planned tracks rather than the specific range direction. So combining a light symbol with a dash line communicates both the aid and the range’s direction clearly.

To show the direction of a range on a chart, you need both an identifying symbol for the aid and the line that indicates its alignment. The light symbol marks the navigational aid (a lighthouse or lighted beacon) that helps define the range. The dashed line shows the direction or alignment of that range. When you’re on the same dashed line between the appropriate lights, you’re on the range’s direction. A dash line alone wouldn’t identify which aid defines the range, and a solid or dotted line typically represents other features or planned tracks rather than the specific range direction. So combining a light symbol with a dash line communicates both the aid and the range’s direction clearly.