Meteorology · Global Circulation
The trade winds of the Northern Hemisphere blow predominantly from the:
- ASouthwest
- BSouth
- CNortheast✓ Correct
- DWest
Explanation
Air moving toward the equatorial low is deflected right by the Coriolis effect, producing the northeast trade winds in the Northern Hemisphere (and the southeast trades in the Southern Hemisphere). They are steady and reliable.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9)
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