Why do hurricanes in the North Atlantic go from east to west and then turn northward?
A) Trade winds push them east to west and steering winds turn them northward.
B) Water temperatures push them towards colder water.
C) Ocean current push them to the north.
D) Repelling forces from the continents push them out to sea.
E) Westerlies push them to the west and trade winds push them northward.

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Trade winds in the tropics blow from east to west, pushing hurricanes along in that direction. However, as hurricanes move further north, they encounter the westerlies, which blow from west to east. The steering winds between the two push the hurricane to the north, causing it to turn northward.

Why Do Hurricanes in the North Atlantic Go from East