The direction of the southeast trade winds is a result of the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — rotation of the earth
The rotation of the Earth creates the Coriolis effect, which deflects prevailing winds, causing the northeast and southeast trade winds as air flows toward low-pressure equatorial regions.
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