How do seasons affect the surface winds?
a. During the northern summer, the surface winds shift to the south.
b. During the northern winter, the surface winds shift to the south.
c. During the northern winter, the surface winds shift to the north.
d. Surface winds are not affected by seasons
ANS: B
The doldrums, trade winds, and westerlies are symmetrical along the meteorological equator. They
shift north during the northern summer and south during the northern winters. Information can be
found in the section Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns.
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