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Q · Wind and Pressure Beltmedium · 45s
How are westerlies different from trade winds?
TopicWind and Pressure Belt
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Westerlies blow from the west to the east in the temperate zones, between 30° and 60°, whereas trade winds blow from the subtropical highs toward the equator.
Final Answer: Option B - Westerlies blow from west to east between 30° and 60° latitudes, whereas trade winds blow from subtropics to equator