The Westerlies are “prevailing” or permanent winds that blow from the west toward the east. They are found in the mid-latitudes, between 30 and 60 degrees in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. These winds are responsible for moving weather systems across countries like the United States, Canada and most of Europe. ANSWER: (B) Between 30°-60° North and South latitudes of the equator
Westerly winds are winds that blow: (A) In different directions depending on the season (B) Between 30°-60° North and South latitudes of the equator (C) Over the polar regions (D) From land to sea at night and from sea to land during the day
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The Westerlies are a key part of the Earth’s global wind system. They blow from the subtropical high-pressure belts (around 30°) toward the subpolar low-pressure belts (around 60°). Because of the Coriolis effect caused by the Earth’s rotation, these winds are tilted so that they always blow from the west. This is why airplanes flying from West to East (like from New York to London) usually travel much faster than those flying the opposite way! These winds are the primary reason why weather usually moves from west to east in temperate regions of the world.
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