What causes most of the differences in winds in comparison to ...

[tatyanajohnson]

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

[reversalruiz]

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]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryansturges]

Great answer, keep it coming