A easterly wave is located 200 miles due west of your position, which is north of the equator. Where will the wave be in 24 hours?

Correct Answer: Option A — Farther away to the west

Easterly waves are troughs of low pressure that move from east to west within the tropical trade wind belt. If a wave is currently 200 miles west of your position, its westward progression will carry it further away from your vessel over the next 24 hours.