Question 1326Navigation General
70% to passThe wind circulation around a high pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere is _______________.
A
clockwise and moving towards the high
B
counterclockwise and moving outward from the high
C
counterclockwise and moving towards the high
D
clockwise and moving outward from the high
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) clockwise and moving outward from the high. In the Northern Hemisphere, the wind circulation around a high pressure center is clockwise and moving outward from the high pressure system. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes moving air masses to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. The other options are incorrect because in the Northern Hemisphere, the wind circulation is not counterclockwise (B and C), and it does not move towards the high pressure center (A and C).
Related Questions
Q22:On navigational aids, what does the light characteristic "Fl(2+1
Q1522:Which is an inferior planet?
Q1085:You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 13 knots. The eye of ...
Q614:Variation is the angular measurement between what two points?
Q1598:The Moon is nearest to the Earth at _______________.
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Navigation General Practice ExamOfficial Resources
Want to practice with timed exams?
Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience.
App Store