Named for their importance to shipping, the trade winds blow to the _______ in the Northern Hemisphere, to the _______ in the Southern Hemisphere, and _______ the equator.
A) west; east; away from
B) east; west; toward
C) west; west; toward
D) east; west; away from

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In the Northern Hemisphere, trade winds blow from the northeast to the southwest, effectively moving towards the west. In the Southern Hemisphere, they blow from the southeast to the northwest, also moving towards the west. Both converge towards the equator.

Named for Their Importance to Shipping, the Trade Winds Blow