In the Northern Hemisphere, when the center of a high pressure system is due east of your position, you can expect winds from the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — south to east
Buys Ballot's law dictates that in the Northern Hemisphere, facing the wind puts low pressure to your right and high pressure to your left. With a high due east, winds circulate clockwise outward, producing south to east flow over your position.
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