A boundary or belt characterized by winds generally from the west and brings storms that influence weather across the United States occurs in which of the following regions?

A) Equatorial (0 to 5 degrees)
B) 5 to 30 degrees
C) 30 degrees
D) 30 to 60 degrees
E) 60 degrees
F) 60 to 90 degrees
G) Poles (90 degrees)


D

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