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 D — Northeasterly
Global pressure systems and Coriolis deflection in the Southern Hemisphere at latitude 35°S place the vessel within the prevailing westerlies belt, producing consistent northwesterly winds curving toward lower latitudes.
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