If a ship is trying to sail from the eastern United States to Europe, what route would be the most efficient to take?
A) A southern route to take advantage of the easterlies
B) A southern route to take advantage of the westerlies
C) A northern route to take advantage of the easterlies
D) A northern route to take advantage of the westerlies

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The most efficient route to sail from the United States to Europe is a northern route. This allows the ship to use the prevailing westerlies. In the reverse journey, a southern route would ensure the use of the more dependable Easterly trade winds. Information can be found in the section Voyaging Combined with Science to Advance Ocean Studies.

If a Ship Is Trying to Sail from the Eastern