In illustration D009NG below, your position X is at LAT 35°S. Which winds are you experiencing?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Northeasterly
Surface winds in the Southern Hemisphere spiral inward and clockwise toward low-pressure centers due to the Coriolis effect. At Latitude 35°S within a typical cyclonic or pressure system layout, local pressure gradients generate prevailing northeasterly surface winds.
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