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tatyanajohnson

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What causes most of the differences in winds in comparison to normal surface wind directions?
  a. Geographical distribution of landmasses
  b. The different responses of land and ocean to solar heating
  c. Chaotic flow
  d. All of these choices



Question 2

Which are the most persistent surface winds?
  a. Doldrums
  b. Westerlies
  c. Easterlies
  d. Trades



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reversalruiz

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Although the average flows of surface winds follow a predicted six-cell model, there are east-west
variations that can occur. Information can be found in the section Atmospheric Circulation Generates
Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Easterlies, also known as trade winds, are the most constant surface winds found between the zones of
descending and ascending air masses. Information can be found in the section Atmospheric Circulation
Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.



tatyanajohnson

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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