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Q · Wind and Pressure Beltmedium · 45s
Why do trade winds in the Northern Hemisphere blow from the northeast?
TopicWind and Pressure Belt
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Coriolis effect caused by Earth's rotation deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, causing the northeast trade winds to blow from northeast to southwest towards the equator.
Final Answer: Option A - Coriolis force deflects winds to the right