Chicago,Illinois (latitude 42°N)is located in the
A)northeast trades.
B)southeast trades.
C)westerlies.
D)doldrums.
E)jet stream.

Question

Chicago,Illinois (latitude 42°N)is located in the
A)northeast trades.
B)southeast trades.
C)​westerlies.
D)​doldrums.
E)​jet stream.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chicago, Illinois is located in the mid-latitudes (between 30 and 60 degrees), where the prevailing wind direction is from the west to the east. These winds are called the westerlies and are responsible for the prevailing weather patterns across the US, including Chicago. The other options are not applicable to the location of Chicago.

Chicago,Illinois (Latitude 42°N)is Located in the