Global Winds: The Prevailing Winds Flashcards
1
Q
Where are prevailing winds?
A
Between 30° and 60° latitude, the winds towards the poles that appear to curve to the east.
2
Q
What are westerlies?
A
A wind coming from the west
3
Q
What are prevailing winds responsible for?
A
They’re responsible in the northern hemisphere for many of the weather movements across Europe, especially in Ireland.
