What would be the correct sequence of prevailing winds on a transect from the North Pole to the South Pole?
A)Westerly,easterly,southeast,northeast,easterly,westerly
B)Westerly,easterly,northeast,southeast,easterly,westerly
C)Easterly,westerly,southeast,northeast,westerly,easterly
D)Easterly,westerly,northeast,southeast,westerly,easterly

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The correct sequence reflects the general circulation of Earth's atmosphere, starting with the Polar Easterlies near the poles, then the Westerlies in mid-latitudes, followed by the Northeast and Southeast Trade Winds in the tropics, and finally transitioning back to the Westerlies and Polar Easterlies as one moves from one pole to the other.

What Would Be the Correct Sequence of Prevailing Winds on a Transect