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Question

North__________ winds originate in the northern hemisphere's subtropical high-pressure belt.

  1. Easterly
  2. Westerly
  3. Northernly
  4. Southernly

hintHint:

  • These winds originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt of the northern hemisphere.

The correct answer is: Easterly


    • North easterly winds originate from the belt of the northern hemisphere.
    • These winds originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt of the northern hemisphere.

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