Which wind system would assist with sailing from Virginia to Portugal?
A)the trade winds
B)the westerlies
C)the horse latitudes
D)the polar easterlies

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The Westerlies are the prevailing wind system in the mid-latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude, blowing from the west to the east. These winds would assist with sailing from Virginia (located in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere) to Portugal, as they flow in the direction of travel.

Which Wind System Would Assist with Sailing from Virginia to Portugal