AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Trade winds blow from
A.east to west near the equator
B.west to east near the equator
C.pole to equator at the surface
D.only at night
Explanation
Core Concept
Air sinking at 30° flows back toward the equator, deflected by Coriolis into the steady easterly trades sailors relied on.
Correct Answer
Aeast to west near the equator
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