Drag the labels to the correct locations. The labels can be used more than once.

Question

Wind patterns are named based on their point of origin. Match each global wind pattern to the region of Earth where it blows.
polar easterlies
westerlies
northeast trade winds
southeast trade wind

Answer 1

Here’s how to match each global wind pattern to the corresponding region of Earth:

1. Polar Easterlies: These winds blow from the east in the polar regions, specifically the areas around the Arctic and Antarctic.

2. Westerlies: These winds blow from the west in the mid-latitude regions, roughly between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres.

3. Northeast Trade Winds: These winds blow from the northeast in the tropics, specifically between the equator and 30° latitude in the Northern Hemisphere.

4. Southeast Trade Winds: These winds blow from the southeast in the tropics, specifically between the equator and 30° latitude in the Southern Hemisphere.

So to summarize:

• Polar Easterlies: Polar Regions
• Westerlies: Mid-latitudes (30° to 60°)
• Northeast Trade Winds: Northern Tropical Region (Equator to 30° N)
• Southeast Trade Winds: Southern Tropical Region (Equator to 30° S)