The Wind Belt Observed on the Poleward Side of the Polar

question 51

Multiple Choice

The wind belt observed on the poleward side of the polar front is called the

• A) polar easterlies.
• B) prevailing westerlies.
• C) northeast trades.
• D) doldrums.

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