Multiple choice general knowledge

In northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitude to the Doldrums is called?

  1. Westerly wind

  2. Trade wind

  3. Polar Easterly wind

  4. jet stream
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Explanation

Trade winds blow from the Horse latitudes (approximately 30°N and 30°S) toward the Doldrums (equatorial region, 0°). In the northern hemisphere, these are the Northeast Trade Winds. They are steady winds that sailors historically used for trade routes. Westerlies blow from 30° to 60°, Polar Easterlies blow from poles to 60°, and jet streams are narrow, fast-flowing air currents at high altitudes.

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