What is the main role of the Westerlies?

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forcing the cold air toward the poles

forcing the cold air toward the poles

provide ships with clear sailing around the equator

provide ships with clear sailing around the equator

distributing even temperatures across continents

distributing even temperatures across continents

carrying the warm, equatorial waters and winds to the western coasts of continents

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The main role of the Westerlies is carrying the warm, equatorial waters and winds to the western coasts of continents. These winds play a significant part in influencing climate patterns and weather systems, particularly in mid-latitude regions.

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