Multiple Choice
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the surface westerlies?
A) are the most reliable air flow on Earth
B) are found from 10-20 degrees away from the Equator
C) are composed of winds from all directions
D) are unrelated to the jet streams
E) cause weather to move from east to west
Correct Answer:
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