Over which part of the globe do the prevailing winds blow west to east?(1 point) Responses between 0ºN and 30°N latitude between 0ºN and 30°N latitude between 60°S and 90°S latitude between 60°S and 90°S latitude between 30°N and 60°N latitude between 30°N and 60°N latitude between 0°S and 30°S latitude

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The prevailing winds blow west to east between 30°N and 60°N latitude and between 30°S and 60°S latitude. These are known as the westerlies. Therefore, the correct responses are:

  • between 30°N and 60°N latitude
  • between 30°S and 60°S latitude
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If you need to select only one option, the correct answer is:

between 30°N and 60°N latitude.

This is because the westerlies are more prominently noted and have a significant effect in the northern hemisphere within that latitude range.