Suppose a West Wind of 20 Knots Blows Over a Coastal

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region that is densely covered in shrubs. Which of the following describes the same wind's likely speed and direction if it moved over the middle of a large, calm lake?

• A)greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly
• B)greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly
• C)less than 20 knots and more northwesterly
• D)less than 20 knots and more southwesterly

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