Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Polar easterlies
A)located at 23.5° N latitude
B)located at 23.5° S latitude
C)located at 30° S latitude
D)prevailing wind pattern at tropical latitudes
E)prevailing wind pattern at polar latitudes
F)area where warm, moist air rises close to the equator
G)prevailing wind pattern at temperate latitudes
H)located at 90° N latitude

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Polar easterlies are prevailing wind patterns at polar latitudes.

Answer: G 
 The prevailing wind pattern at temperate latitudes is called westerlies.

Answer: F 
 The area where warm, moist air rises close to the equator is called the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Answer: A 
 23.5° N latitude is the location of the Tropic of Cancer.

Answer: B 
 23.5° S latitude is the location of the Tropic of Capricorn.

Answer: D 
 The prevailing wind pattern at tropical latitudes is called trade winds.

Answer: C 
 There is no correct matching phrase for 30° S latitude.

Answer: H 
 90° N latitude is the location of the North Pole.

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