Wind Direction at Minneapolis

What was the wind speed and direction reported at Minneapolis?

The wind reported at Minneapolis was about 10 knots (one long feather) generally from the ________.

A) North

B) South

C) East

D) West

Answer:

The wind reported at Minneapolis was about 10 knots generally from the East, as wind direction is typically reported from where it originates.

The wind reported at Minneapolis was about 10 knots generally from the East. When referencing wind directions, it is customary to describe the direction from which the wind is coming. Considering that there is a long feather on the wind symbol, which typically indicates a wind speed of 10 knots, and the context provided that the plane is being affected by the wind blowing from the east towards the west, the answer would be East. An example provided references an airplane known to be heading north, though its velocity relative to the ground is at an angle west of north due to the wind coming from the east. Therefore, option (C) is correct.