Question 923Navigation General

The correct answer is C) Veering to the west. When a low-pressure system is moving northeasterly, the wind direction at position "D" would be expected to veer (change clockwise) to the west. This is because the counterclockwise circulation around the low-pressure system would cause the wind to shift in a clockwise direction as the system approaches from the southwest. The other options are incorrect because backing (changing counterclockwise) to the east or north would be the opposite of what is expected with a northeasterly moving low, and veering to the north would not be the typical wind shift associated with this weather pattern.