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El efecto que produce en una embarcación en navegación la acción del viento es:The effect of the wind on a boat under way is:

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Correct answer: d) Leeway.

Why it is correct

Wind pushes the boat sideways and makes leeway. Current makes drift.

Why the others are not

  • a) A measure.
  • b) Not the term.
  • c) From current.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Wind: leeway.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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