Multiple choice

In the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the doldrums is called

  1. westerly wind

  2. trade wind

  3. polar easterly

  4. jet stream
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Explanation

Trade winds blow from the Horse Latitudes (30°N/S) toward the Doldrums (equatorial region, 0°). In the northern hemisphere, these are the Northeast Trade Winds. They were named 'trade' because they were reliable for sailing ships carrying trade goods. Westesterlies blow in the opposite direction, polar easterlies are near the poles, and jet streams are high-altitude narrow currents.

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