Multiple choice

Weather patterns in the United States of America generally travel from the

  1. North Pole toward the Equator.

  2. west toward the east.

  3. Equator toward the North Pole

  4. east toward the west.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United States lies in the mid-latitudes, where the prevailing wind patterns are the westerlies. These winds blow from west to east, carrying weather systems across the country in that general direction.

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