If Earth's direction of rotation were reversed,the SE trades would become
A)SW trades.
B)NE trades.
C)NW trades.
D)easterlies.
E)westerlies.

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The trade winds are caused by the Coriolis effect, which is the result of Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, the trade winds blow from the northeast to the southwest. If the direction of Earth's rotation were reversed, the Coriolis effect would also be reversed, causing the trade winds to blow from the southeast to the northwest instead, making them SW trades. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

If Earth's Direction of Rotation Were Reversed,the SE Trades Would