Question 1316Navigation General

The correct answer is D) is somewhat lower than it would be for winds from a northern quadrant. In the Northern Hemisphere, when winds are blowing from between the southeast and southwest quadrants, the barometric pressure tends to be lower than when the winds are coming from the northern quadrants. This is because winds from the southern quadrants typically bring warmer, more humid air, which is associated with lower barometric pressure. The other options are incorrect because: A) the barometric reading is lower, not higher; B) the barometric reading does change, rather than staying the same; and C) the change is predictable, not uncertain or fluctuating.