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Según los sistemas generales de vientos, los vientos oestes dominantes del Atlántico Norte soplan con una trayectoria:According to the general wind systems, the prevailing westerlies of the North Atlantic blow:

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Correct answer: c) From the east coast of the United States and Canada towards the Atlantic coast of Europe.

Why it is correct

They are mid-latitude winds, crossing from North America to Europe.

Why the others are not

  • a) The trades blow there, the other way.
  • b) That is too far south.
  • d) That route has northerly winds.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Westerlies: towards Europe.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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