Question 847Navigation General70% to pass
When reporting wind direction, you should give the direction in _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) true degrees.
When reporting wind direction for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, the direction should be given in true degrees. This means the direction the wind is coming from, relative to true north, not magnetic north or any other reference. True degrees provide the most accurate and standardized way to report wind direction for navigational purposes.
The other options are incorrect because relative degrees would be relative to the vessel's orientation, magnetic compass degrees would be relative to magnetic north, and isobaric degrees are not a standard unit for reporting wind direction.
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