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What is the name of the global winds that blow from east to west?
Multiple choice question for PAST PAPERS. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Trade winds are consistent global winds that flow from the east towards the west in tropical areas. They move from high-pressure zones near the subtropics to low-pressure regions near the equator. Because they originate in the east and travel westward, they are also called easterlies.
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