Question 1104Navigation General70% to pass
Which condition suggests that your present position lies in the navigable semicircle of a tropical storm?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) A backing wind.
A backing wind, where the wind direction shifts in a counterclockwise direction, indicates that your present position lies in the navigable semicircle of a tropical storm. This is because in the northern hemisphere, the winds in the navigable semicircle of a tropical storm will back (shift counterclockwise) as the storm approaches. In contrast, a veering wind (shifting clockwise) would indicate you are in the dangerous semicircle of the storm.
The other options, such as sustained gale force winds or a constant wind direction, do not specifically indicate the position relative to the storm's navigable semicircle, which is the key information being asked for in the question.
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