In the Southern hemisphere the Westerlies blow from ________
A. North
B. North east
C. North west
D. South east
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The westerlies, anti-trades,or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30° and 60° latitude. They originate from the high-pressure areas in the horse latitudes and trend towards the poles and steer extratropical cyclones in this general manner.Tropical cyclones which cross the subtropical ridge axis into the westerlies recurve due to the increased westerly flow. The winds are predominantly from the southwest in the Northern Hemisphere and from the northwest in the Southern Hemisphere.Related Questions on Atmosphere
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A. High relative humidity
B. Diurnal temperatures of short ranges
C. Winter season
D. Rapid radiation
A. Gravitational force
B. Centrifugal force
C. Frictional force
D. Pressure gradient force
Atmospheric humidity is measured by ________
A. Psychrometer
B. Anemometer
C. Lysimeter
D. Hydrometer
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A. Thermosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Mesosphere
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