A weather forecast states that the wind will commence backing. In the Northern Hemisphere, this would indicate that it will __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — shift in a counterclockwise manner

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'A weather forecast states that the wind will commence backing. In the Northern Hemisphere, this would indicate that it will', the verified fact is: 'shift in a counterclockwise manner'.