What phenomenon causes the V-shaped patterns that are a prominent feature on Venus?
A)circulation patterns of winds in clouds around the north pole of the planet, which points toward Earth once every synodic period of Venus
B)clouds blown by strong winds, dividing into north and south components around Maxwell Montes, the high mountain on the Ishtar Terra range
C)patterns in the sulfur dust storms on the surface of Venus
D)strong winds blowing from east to west, combining with north-south convection currents at cloud altitudes

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Strong winds blowing from east to west combine with north-south convection currents at cloud altitudes, causing the V-shaped patterns seen on Venus.

What Phenomenon Causes the V-Shaped Patterns That Are a Prominent