The dominant surface winds from the subtropics to high latitudes are the
A)westerlies.
B)trade winds.
C)polar easterlies.
D)geostrophic winds.
E)Pacific high.

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The westerlies are the dominant surface winds from the subtropics to high latitudes, blowing from west to east. They are responsible for the prevailing weather patterns in the mid-latitudes, including the United States and Europe.

The Dominant Surface Winds from the Subtropics to High Latitudes