Question

In the lower latitude regions, around the Equator, the winds near Earth would normally blow straight north and south toward the pole. The Coriolis effect deflects them westward, creating the A. trade winds. B. Westerlies. C. polar easterlies. D. polar front.

Answer 1

The answer is A. trade winds. Different parts of Earth's surface receive different amounts of sunlight (Figure below). The Sun's rays strike Earth's surface most directly at the Equator. This focuses the rays on a small area. Near the poles, the Sun's rays strike the surface at a slant.

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Answer 2

I believe it is A, please correct me in the future if it is incorrect.