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What is the predominant direction of the winds in the area described?
What is the predominant direction of the winds in the area described?
- East (correct)
- West
- South
- North
During which months does the main hurricane season occur in the E Caribbean?
During which months does the main hurricane season occur in the E Caribbean?
- June to August
- August to September (correct)
- December to February
- April to June
What type of squalls are characterized by little or no cloud?
What type of squalls are characterized by little or no cloud?
- White squalls (correct)
- Turbulent squalls
- Thunderstorms
- Heavy squalls
Which phenomenon is practically unknown at sea and uncommon on the coast in the described area?
Which phenomenon is practically unknown at sea and uncommon on the coast in the described area?
When do land and sea breezes occur in the described area?
When do land and sea breezes occur in the described area?
What primarily governs the surface currents in the described sector?
What primarily governs the surface currents in the described sector?
During which months does the current off the N coasts Trinidad and the Peninsula de Paria become strongest?
During which months does the current off the N coasts Trinidad and the Peninsula de Paria become strongest?
What significantly influences coastal water movement during the rainy season in E Venezuela?
What significantly influences coastal water movement during the rainy season in E Venezuela?
Where does the current turn W and join the equatorial current north of the Dragons Mouth?
Where does the current turn W and join the equatorial current north of the Dragons Mouth?
What influences the coastal water movement in the Gulf of Paria during the rainy season?
What influences the coastal water movement in the Gulf of Paria during the rainy season?
What are the two entrances to the Gulf of Paria?
What are the two entrances to the Gulf of Paria?
Which port serves as a pilot station for vessels proceeding to the Venezuelan river ports of Caripito and Pedernales?
Which port serves as a pilot station for vessels proceeding to the Venezuelan river ports of Caripito and Pedernales?
What are the important oil terminals within the Gulf of Paria?
What are the important oil terminals within the Gulf of Paria?
Where is the principal commercial port located within the Gulf of Paria?
Where is the principal commercial port located within the Gulf of Paria?
Which entrance to the Gulf of Paria is preferred for vessels and considered safer?
Which entrance to the Gulf of Paria is preferred for vessels and considered safer?
