You are in the Northern Hemisphere and a tropical wave is located 200 miles due east of your position. Where will the wave be located 12 hours later?

Correct Answer: Option B — Nearby to the east

Tropical waves in the trade wind belt generally move from east to west. If a wave is 200 miles east, its westward progression means that after 12 hours, it will have traveled closer to your position, placing it nearby to the east as it continues its westward track.