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Set 8 • Question #220 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room The prevailing winds in the band of latitude from approximately 5°N to 30°N are the __________.
A
prevailing westerlies
B
northeast trade winds
✓ Correct Answer
C
southeast trade winds
D
doldrums
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'The prevailing winds in the band of latitude from approximately 5°N to 30°N are the', the verified fact is: 'northeast trade winds'.
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