Prevailing ________ winds are needed to provide the net movement of surface water seaward along the west coast of North America.
A) northerly
B) easterly
C) westerly
D) southerly
E) seasonal coastal

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Northerly winds along the west coast of North America drive surface waters seaward due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the water to move to the right of the wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to upwelling.

Prevailing ________ Winds Are Needed to Provide the Net Movement