Winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction throughout the year are called “prevailing winds” (or permanent/planetary winds). These include the Trade Winds, the Westerlies and the Polar Easterlies. They are caused by the global distribution of pressure and the rotation of the Earth. ANSWER: (D) Prevailing winds
What is the name given to winds that blow in the same direction throughout the year? (A) Social winds (B) Polar winds (C) Local winds (D) Prevailing winds
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