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La circulación general de los vientos alisios del Atlántico Norte, discurre:The general circulation of the North Atlantic trade winds runs:
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Correct answer: c) From the Canary Islands to Cape Verde and from there to the Caribbean Sea.
Why it is correct
The North Atlantic trade winds blow from north-east to south-west along the eastern and southern flank of the Azores high. They run from the Canaries to Cape Verde and across to the Caribbean.
Why the others are not
- a) Brazil lies in the South Atlantic.
- b) The Azores lie to the north-west, near the high’s centre.
- d) That route heads towards the high, not with the trades.
How to work it out in the exam
- North Atlantic trades: Canaries – Cape Verde – Caribbean.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2019 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
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