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¿De dónde soplan los vientos alisios en el hemisferio sur?From which direction do the trade winds blow in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Correct answer: a) SE
Why it is correct
In the Southern Hemisphere, air flowing from the subtropical highs towards the Equator is deflected to the left by Coriolis, producing the south-east (SE) trade winds.
Why the others are not
- b) South-westerlies belong to Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes.
- c) North-east (NE) is the trade-wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere.
- d) North-westerlies are the Southern Hemisphere westerlies.
How to work it out in the exam
- Trade winds: NE in the north, SE in the south.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2025 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
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