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En relación con los alisios, éstos soplan desde un anticiclón subtropical hacia:The trade winds blow from a subtropical anticyclone towards:

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Correct answer: a) The equatorial low pressure. The prevailing directions are north-east (NE) in the Northern Hemisphere and south-east (SE) in the Southern.

Why it is correct

From the subtropical high to the equatorial low: NE in the north, SE in the south.

Why the others are not

  • b) The Equator has low pressure.
  • c) The hemispheres are swapped.
  • d) Low pressure, and the hemispheres are swapped.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. NE in the north. SE in the south.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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