Which properly describes surface winds within the Tropics?
A)Inconsistent winds,called the doldrums,which last for most of the year
B)Winds blowing from southwest to northeast in the northern hemisphere,and winds blowing northwest to southeast in the southern hemisphere
C)Winds blowing from northwest to southeast in the northern hemisphere,and winds blowing southwest to northeast in the southern hemisphere
D)Winds blowing from northeast to southwest in the northern hemisphere,and winds blowing southeast to northwest in the southern hemisphere

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The correct description of surface winds within the Tropics is D) Winds blowing from northeast to southwest in the northern hemisphere, and winds blowing southeast to northwest in the southern hemisphere. These are known as the trade winds, which are consistent and blow towards the equator in both hemispheres.

Which Properly Describes Surface Winds Within the Tropics