Concept explainers
Introduction:
Trade winds are mainly the easterly winds that generally dominate the tropics and subtropic regions of the world. These winds blow from the northeast in the Northern hemisphere, and from the southeast in the southern hemisphere.
Answer to Problem 1TY
Option (a), 60° to 30° north.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation/justification for the correct answer:
Option (a) is 60° to 30° north. The northeast trade winds travel in 60° to 30° north direction. Hence, this option is correct.
Explanation for incorrect answer:
Option (b) is 0° to 30° south. The winds that blow in 0° to 30° south belt are expected to blow in the northwest direction. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (c) is 30° north to 0°. The northeast trade winds travel in 60° to 30° north direction. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (d) is 30° south to 60° north. The westerlies winds travel in 30° south to 60° north direction. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (e) is the north pole to 60° north. The polar easterlies winds travel to the north pole to 60° north. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option (a), 60° to 30° north.
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