Question 1102Navigation General70% to pass
In the Northern hemisphere which semicircle of a hurricane is the navigable semicircle?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Left.
In the Northern hemisphere, the navigable semicircle of a hurricane is the left semicircle. This is because the winds in the left semicircle of a hurricane (relative to the hurricane's direction of movement) are moving in the same direction as the hurricane's forward motion, resulting in lower wind speeds and less hazardous conditions for navigation. Conversely, the right semicircle has higher wind speeds and is considered the dangerous semicircle.
The other options are incorrect because the front and back of the hurricane do not have a clear distinction in terms of navigability, and the right semicircle is the dangerous semicircle, not the navigable one.
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