During a climb above 3000 feet AGL, what general trend occurs with the winds?

In the atmosphere, as altitude increases above 3000 feet AGL (Above Ground Level), the general trend is for the winds to veer and increase. This is due to the influence of various atmospheric phenomena.

At lower altitudes, the friction between the air and the ground disrupts the flow of air, causing winds to blow in a more variable manner. As altitude increases, this friction decreases, and winds tend to become more consistent. The Coriolis effect also comes into play as altitude increases, causing the wind direction to change (or veer) with height.

Moreover, in the free atmosphere, which is typically encountered above 3000 feet AGL, winds are influenced by the jet stream and large weather systems, contributing to an increase in wind speed. In many situations, as you ascend into the upper levels of the troposphere, winds usually show a significant speed increase, especially near areas of convection or along frontal boundaries.

Thus, the correct choice reflects the typical behavior of winds with increasing altitude, where they tend to veer (shift in direction) and increase in speed, influenced by the changing pressure patterns and reduced surface friction.