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Question 5 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which belt is a global wind belt found in the middle latitudes?

Answer
A
doldrums
B
jet streams
C
trade winds
D
prevailing westerlies

Explanation

The prevailing westerlies are the global wind belt found in the middle latitudes, between about 30° and 60° north and south. Trade winds occur closer to the equator, while the doldrums are a calm region near the equator. Jet streams are narrow bands of fast-moving winds, not one of the broad global wind belts described here.

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