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Geography GK · Q25

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 25

Q25

Which one of the following is a type of planetary wind?

A.
Monsoons
B.
Loo
C.
Westerlies
Answer
D.
Tornadoes

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The winds blowing throughout the year from one latitude to another in response to latitudinal differences in air pressure are called “planetary or prevailing winds”. The westerlies, anti-trades or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30° and 60° latitude.