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Q: Are winds named for the direction they flow to or the direction they flow from?
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What way do the westerlys flow?

west to east because winds are named after where they come from and which direction they flow. For example a southeastern wind flows from the south to the east.


How are global winds named?

They are named after the direction in which they blow.


Are winds named for the direction in which they blow?

No come from


Winds that flow toward the poles in the opposite direction of the trade winds are called what?

Westerlies


Winds and breezes are named on the basis of?

for the country they flow in


Are winds named for the direction they go or come from?

Where they come from.


In what direction do global winds and currents flow near the equator?

westward


Easterlies flow from?

Easterlies flow from the e eastern direction. An easy way to find out where winds blow from is from their name itself. Its that simple!!


The winds often come out of which direction?

The most common direction of winds really depend on where you live. If you live in the United States, the winds and weather would come out of the west most often, we would call those winds westerlies. However, if you live closer to the equator, the direction of the winds and weather would most often come out of the east.


How are local and prevailing winds similar?

local and prevailing winds are similar because they both flow in the same direction?


Trade winds in the south pacific area generally flow?

from the south towards the equator


If you say south wind is it from the south or north?

It is from the north! Winds are named for the direction in which they travel. Hope this helps!