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westerlies blow at a curve between 10 and 60 degrees north and south of the equator. what prevents these winds from blowing in a straight line?
a. mountain ranges
b. earth revolving around the sun
c. doldrums
d. earth spinning on its axis

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth spinning on its axis, deflects moving objects (like wind) and makes westerlies blow in a curve rather than a straight - line. Mountain ranges can affect local wind patterns but not the overall curve of westerlies on a global scale. Earth revolving around the sun affects seasons, not wind direction. Doldrums are areas of low wind, not the cause of westerlies' curved path.

Answer:

D. Earth spinning on its axis