USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 3 • Question #87 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room What will a veering wind do?
A
Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere
✓ Correct Answer
B
Circulate about a low pressure center in a counterclockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere
C
Vary in strength constantly and unpredictably
D
Circulate about a high pressure center in a clockwise manner in the Southern Hemisphere
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'What will a veering wind do', the verified fact is: 'Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere'.
Question Discussion & Notes
0Have a doubt, memory trick, or exam update? Share your insights with fellow mariners.
Loading mariner discussions...