Question 1179Navigation General70% to pass
The prevailing winds in the band of latitude from approximately 5°N to 30°N are the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) northeast trade winds.
The band of latitude from approximately 5°N to 30°N is known as the "trade wind zone", where the prevailing winds are the northeast trade winds. These winds blow consistently from the northeast towards the southwest in this equatorial region.
The other options are incorrect:
A) The doldrums refer to the calmer wind conditions near the equator, around 5°N latitude.
C) The southeast trade winds blow in the opposite direction, from the southeast, in the Southern Hemisphere.
D) The prevailing westerlies blow from the west to the east in higher latitudes, typically north of 30°N.
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