On the pole side of the high pressure belt in each hemisphere, the pressure diminishes. The winds along these gradients are diverted by the Earth's rotation toward the east and are known as the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — prevailing westerlies

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'On the pole side of the high pressure belt in each hemisphere, the pressure diminishes. The winds along these gradients are diverted by the Earth's rotation toward the east and are known as the', the verified fact is: 'prevailing westerlies'.