Between 30°-60° north latitude,wind currents typically blow from
A)west to east and are deflected toward the left.
B)east to west and are deflected toward the left.
C)west to east and are deflected toward the right.
D)east to west and are deflected toward the right.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this latitude range, the prevailing winds are the westerlies which blow from west to east. However, due to the Coriolis effect, the winds are deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, the correct answer is west to east and deflected toward the right, which is represented by choice C.

Between 30°-60° North Latitude,wind Currents Typically Blow from