Which properly describes surface winds within the Tropics?
A. winds blowing from northwest to southeast in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing southwest to northeast in the southern hemisphere
B. winds blowing from southwest to northeast in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing northwest to southeast in the southern hemisphere
C. inconsistent winds, called the doldrums which last for most of the year
D. winds blowing from northeast to southwest in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing southeast to northwest in the southern hemisphere
Answer: D
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