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Which statement about local and global winds is true?

Local winds blow from the poles to the equator, whereas global winds blow west to east.
Local winds curve due to the Coriolis effect, whereas global winds blow in a straight path.
Local winds blow over long distances, whereas global winds blow over short distances.
Local winds blow over short distances, whereas global winds blow over long distances.

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Local winds blow over short distances, whereas global winds blow over long distances.

Explanation: Local winds (sea/land breezes, mountain/valley winds) affect small areas and change daily. Global winds (trade winds, westerlies, polar easterlies) are large-scale, persistent wind patterns that circulate around the globe.