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Geography GK · Q154

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 154

Q154

The Trade winds are caused by ________

A.
Rotation of the earth
B.
Revolution of the earth
C.
Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Trade winds are caused by Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator. Trade wind, persistent wind that blows westward and toward the Equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ).