Question 992Navigation General
70% to passIn the relatively calm area near the hurricane center, the seas are _______________.
A
mountainous but fairly regular as far as direction is concerned
B
calm
C
mountainous and confused
D
moderate but easily navigated
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) mountainous and confused. Near the center of a hurricane, the seas are typically mountainous and confused, with waves coming from multiple directions. This is due to the intense winds and low pressure associated with the hurricane, which can create a chaotic and unpredictable wave pattern. The seas in this area are not calm (B), nor are they moderate and easily navigated (D). While the waves may be fairly regular in direction closer to the hurricane center (A), the overall sea state in that region is considered mountainous and confused.
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