DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF METEOROLOGY Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between veering and backing wind?
A
Veering: clockwise
backing: counter-clockwise
2
Q
What is a katabatic wind?
A
Extremely strong offshore winds
3
Q
What is a Lee Shore?
A
The shore is to leeward and you are being blown on to the shore
4
Q
What is Buy Ballots Law?
A
In the northern hemisphere: place the wind at your back, and the Low pressure region is on your left
5
Q
How is Wind reported?
A
Where the wind is coming from
6
Q
What are the three limiting factors on waves?
A
Wind speed, duration, fetch
7
Q
What are Gale Force Winds?
A
-34 to 40 kts
8
Q
What are Storm Force Winds?
A
-48 to 55 kts
9
Q
What are Huricane Force Winds?
A
-64 or greater
10
Q
What is a Sea Breeze?
A
wind from the sea
