Most of the United States is situated in which zone of prevailing winds?

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The westerlies are the prevailing winds that blow from west to east across the middle latitudes of the Earth, including most of the United States. They are caused by the Coriolis effect and the temperature differences between the equator and the poles. The trade winds blow toward the equator and are found in the tropics on either side of the equator, while the subpolar easterlies blow toward the poles and are found in the high latitudes. The doldrums are a region near the equator where there is little to no wind. Therefore, the best choice is A) westerlies.

Most of the United States Is Situated in Which Zone