In south Florida the prevailing winds are ____. Because of this, the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's east coast, and the ____ land breeze on Florida's west coast.
A)northeasterly; strongest
B)northeasterly; weakest
C)northwesterly; strongest
D)northwesterly, weakest
E)easterly; weakest

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In South Florida, the prevailing winds are northeasterly, which means they blow from the northeast towards the southwest. This directional flow enhances the sea breeze on the east coast due to the winds coming off the Atlantic Ocean. Conversely, it results in a stronger land breeze on the west coast as the winds move from land towards the Gulf of Mexico.

In South Florida the Prevailing Winds Are ____