The Northeast Trade Winds Blow From

Question

The northeast trade winds blow from
A) 60°N to 30°N
B) 0° to 30°S
C) 30°N to 0°
D) 30°S to 60°N
E) The north pole to 60°N

Accepted Answer

The northeast trade winds are part of the Earth's global wind system. They blow from the subtropical high pressure zone at approximately 30°N latitude towards the equator (0°), hence the correct answer is from 30°N to 0°.