Question 1093Navigation General
70% to passWhen your vessel is on the storm track but behind the storm's center the _______________.
A
wind speed decreases
B
barometer rises
C
wind direction remains steady
D
All of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above. When a vessel is on the storm track but behind the storm's center, the following conditions will occur: 1. Wind speed decreases as you move away from the storm's center. 2. Barometric pressure rises as the high-pressure system behind the storm's center approaches. 3. Wind direction remains steady as the vessel stays on the same side of the storm's center. Therefore, all of the listed options are correct in describing the conditions experienced when a vessel is on the storm track but behind the storm's center.
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