If a Ship Is Trying to Sail from the Eastern

question 31

Multiple Choice

If a ship is trying to sail from the eastern United States to Europe, what route would be the most efficient to take?

• A) A southern route to take advantage of the easterlies
• B) A southern route to take advantage of the westerlies
• C) A northern route to take advantage of the easterlies
• D) A northern route to take advantage of the westerlies

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