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Which one of the following is a type of planetary wind?

A. Monsoons

B. Loo

C. Westerlies

D. Tornadoes

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The winds blowing throughout the year from one latitude to another in response to latitudinal differences in air pressure are called “planetary or prevailing winds”. 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.

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