USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 7 • Question #183 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Which wind pattern has the most influence over the movement of frontal weather systems over the North American continent?
A
Subpolar easterlies
B
Northeast trades
C
Prevailing westerlies
✓ Correct Answer
D
Dominant southwesterly flow
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Which wind pattern has the most influence over the movement of frontal weather systems over the North American continent', the verified fact is: 'Prevailing westerlies'.
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