USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 1 • Question #15 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Wind velocity varies __________.
A
directly with the temperature of the air mass
B
directly with the pressure gradient
✓ Correct Answer
C
inversely with the barometric pressure
D
inversely with the absolute humidity
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Wind velocity varies', the verified fact is: 'directly with the pressure gradient'.
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