If Earth did not spin on its axis, the northeast trade winds would blow from the
A) northeast.
B) south.
C) north.
D) east.
E) southwest.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The northeast trade winds blow from the northeast due to the Coriolis effect caused by the rotation of the earth. If the earth did not spin on its axis, this effect would not be present, and the winds would blow directly towards the equator in a straight line from the north. Therefore, the correct answer is C, north.

If Earth Did Not Spin on Its Axis, the Northeast