The winds on the earth do not flow in the exact "north to south" or "south to north" directions because:

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Answer 1

The rotation of the earth from west to east(pulls) changes the north-south winds to northeast-southwest direction and the south-north winds to southeast-northwest direction.

Answer 2

The rotation of the earth from west to east(pulls) changes the north-south winds to northeast-southwest direction and the south-north winds to southeast-northwest direction.

The winds on the earth do not flow in the exact "north to south" or "south to north" directions because:

Of the seasons of the earth

Of the shape of the earth

Of the rotation of the earth

All of these

The rotation of the earth from west to east(pulls) changes the north-south winds to northeast-southwest direction and the south-north winds to southeast-northwest direction.

Which area on the Earth receives maximum sunlight ?

Wind currents are generated due to:

The Earth does not receive an equal amount of solar energy at all latitudes.

As one goes from low altitude to high altitude temperature decreases.

At poles, how is the direction of Polar winds ?

Why do the polar winds not move in exact North-South direction ?

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