Question

atmospheric currents quick check
over which part of the globe do the prevailing winds blow west to east? (1 point)
○ between 0°n and 30°n latitude
○ between 60°s and 90°s latitude
○ between 30°n and 60°n latitude
○ between 0°s and 30°s latitude

Explanation:

• Between \(0^{\circ}N\) and \(30^{\circ}N\) latitude: This is the region of the trade winds (northeast trade winds), which blow from east - northeast to west - southwest.
• Between \(60^{\circ}S\) and \(90^{\circ}S\) latitude: This is the polar easterlies region. The winds blow from the east.
• Between \(30^{\circ}N\) and \(60^{\circ}N\) latitude: This is the region of the prevailing westerlies. In the Northern Hemisphere, the prevailing westerlies blow from the southwest (so from west to east in a general sense as they move air masses from west to east).
• Between \(0^{\circ}S\) and \(30^{\circ}S\) latitude: This is the region of the southeast trade winds, which blow from east - southeast to west - northwest.

Answer:

between \(30^{\circ}N\) and \(60^{\circ}N\) latitude