On Earth between 30° and 60° north latitude,winds flow from the _______as they flow out of the_______ pressure zone toward the _______pressure zone.
A)west-southwest; subpolar low; subtropical high
B)northeast; subtropical high; subpolar low
C)west-southwest; subtropical high; subpolar low
D)northeast; subpolar low; subtropical high

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Between 30° and 60° north latitude, the prevailing winds are the westerlies, which flow from west to east. These winds flow out of the subtropical high-pressure zone towards the subpolar low-pressure zone, resulting in a west-southwest direction. Therefore, choice C, which states that winds flow west-southwest as they flow out of the subtropical high towards the subpolar low, is the correct answer.

On Earth Between 30° and 60° North Latitude,winds Flow from the _______As