QUIZ: Deciphering the Wind Forecast

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True/False: Currents can have just as much of an impact on our paddling as winds can.

Wind is usually cited as:

What does it mean if the forecast reads, "wind is NW at 7 mph?"

Looking at image #1 on the top of this page, how would you describe the wind forecast at 6pm?

Wind that blows from the side is called:

Wind that blow in the direction you want to paddle, coming from behind:

Wind that blows from the direction you want to paddle, head-on:

Looking at image #2 on the top of this page, how would you describe the wind forecast?