Suppose a West Wind of 20 Knots Blows Over a Coastal

Multiple Choice

Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region that is densely covered in shrubs. Which of the following describes the same wind's likely speed and direction if it moved over the middle of a large, calm lake?

A) greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly
B) greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly
C) less than 20 knots and more northwesterly
D) less than 20 knots and more southwesterly