What are the Prevailing Winds in the United States

Question

What are the prevailing winds in the United States?  
A) Westerlies
B) Easterlies
C) Southeast tradewinds
D) Northeast tradewinds
E) Doldrums

Accepted Answer

The prevailing winds in the United States are the Westerlies, which blow from west to east across the continent. They are responsible for weather patterns in the United States and are so named because they originate from the west.