Question 1037Navigation General

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While taking weather observations, you determine that the wind is coming from the west. In the weather log, you would record the wind direction as _______________.

A 000°
B 090°
C 180°
D 270°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 270°. When recording wind direction, it is measured and recorded as the direction the wind is coming from, in degrees clockwise from true north. Since the wind is coming from the west, the wind direction would be recorded as 270°. The other options are incorrect because: A) 000° would be for wind coming from the north. B) 090° would be for wind coming from the east. C) 180° would be for wind coming from the east.

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