Assume that a longitudinal dune field has its dune crests oriented north-south, with a few dunes having hooked ends closed to the north, or branching, nearly parallel ridges opening to the south.What is the direction of the prevailing wind?
A) east to west
B) north to south
C) south to north
D) west to east
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