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17. What is the most likely position for the hurricane indicated by the wind readings from the three weather stations below? 2

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Grid

O

50

100 miles

25N

N

W

24N

S

23N

221N

82 W

81* W

80° W

79°W

78° W

77° W

76° W

75° W

Wind directions around a LOW-pressure system, usually accompanied by a STORM:
When the storm is NORTH of the weather station -> Wind blows from the WEST.
When the storm is EAST of the weather station -> Wind blows from the NORTH.
When the storm is SOUTH of the weather station -> Wind blows from the EAST.
When the storm is WEST of the weather station -> Wind blows from the SOUTH.

25 degrees north, 79 degrees west 25 degrees north, 79 degrees west 22 degrees north, 79 degrees west 22 degrees north, 79 degrees west 23.5 degrees north, 77 degrees west 23.5 degrees north, 77 degrees west 25 degrees north, 75 degrees west

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To determine the most likely position of the hurricane based on wind readings from the weather stations, we need to analyze the wind directions reported by each station. The grid specifies specific coordinates and a general understanding of wind behavior around a low-pressure system (hurricane).

Key Coordinates:

  • 25° N, 79° W
  • 22° N, 79° W
  • 23.5° N, 77° W

Wind Direction Interpretation:

  1. Station at 25° N, 79° W: If the hurricane is north of this station, the wind would blow from the west.
  2. Station at 22° N, 79° W: Here, if the hurricane is north, the wind would blow from the west.
  3. Station at 23.5° N, 77° W: If the hurricane is north, the wind would blow from the west. If the hurricane is to the east, the wind would blow from the north.

Analyzing Directions:

  • For stations at 22° N, 79° W and 25° N, 79° W, the wind districts suggest the hurricane is likely not south of either station as that would imply wind from the east (which is not stated).
  • The wind direction for the 23.5° N, 77° W suggests the hurricane might be either north or west of this station if the wind is blowing from the south.

Conclusion:

Based on the provided stations and expected wind directions, the hurricane is likely positioned to the north or possibly to the west of the station at 23.5° N, 77° W. Therefore, the most likely position for the hurricane would be around 25° N, 78° W or further north/northwest of there.

Without further detailed wind readings, the most probable conclusion on the hurricane's location would be around 23.5° N, 78° W or 25 N, 78 W based on the wind patterns given the data.