If the current and wind are in opposite...

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5194d4

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c5194d4

If the current and wind are in opposite directions, the sea surface represents __________.

Question 1 of 27070

If the current and wind are in opposite directions, the sea surface represents __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Wind-driven waves and sea surface roughness • Effect of opposing wind and current on wave height and steepness • How wave appearance can make the wind seem stronger or weaker than it really is

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to waves when the wind is blowing against the current: do they get longer and smoother, or steeper and shorter? • If the sea looks rougher than usual for a given wind, how might that affect a mariner’s estimate of wind speed? • Which answer choice best describes how your perception of wind speed might change when waves are made steeper by an opposing current?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear whether the question is asking about actual wind speed or apparent/estimated wind speed. • Consider how steeper, choppier seas can influence your judgment of wind strength. • Eliminate any choice that describes a change in the wind itself rather than how the sea surface appearance might cause you to misjudge it.

Question 1 of 27070

If the current and wind are in opposite directions, the sea surface represents __________.

a greatly reduced wind speed

a higher wind speed than what really exists

a lower wind speed than what really exists

more turbulent winds