The Dominant Surface Winds from the Subtropics to High Latitudes

question 4

Multiple Choice

The dominant surface winds from the subtropics to high latitudes are the

• A) westerlies.
• B) trade winds.
• C) polar easterlies.
• D) geostrophic winds.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin Production

The process of producing ghrelin, a hormone primarily released by the stomach that stimulates appetite.

Leptin Levels

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Set Point

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