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The prevailing pattern of easterly surface winds found in the tropics, within the lower portion of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What were winds between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south known as?

The Answer Is NOT trade winds


Which winds would Christopher Columbus use to return to Europe?

it is the trade winds that brought Columbus ships to the Caribbean


Winds that provide a dependable route for trade?

trade winds


Does belgium receive trade winds?

No. The trade winds are in the tropics.


What are Northeast Trade Winds?

Trade winds blow from the Northeast in the Northern Hemisphere. Trade winds are the prevailing winds of the tropics and a major component of circulation in the atmosphere.


What is the tagalog term of trade winds?

Trade winds are found in the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which is one term used when talking about trade winds. Low level trade winds near the equator are also reffered to as easterlies. In the Northern Hemisphere, the trade winds blow from the northeast and are known as the Northeast Trade Winds; in the Southern Hemisphere, the winds blow from the southeast and are called the Southeast Trade Winds. So it depends what you are looking for here...


Winds that provide a dependable route for trade called what?

Trade winds


What is the original name of trade winds?

what is origin name of trade winds


What were these winds called?

Trade Winds


Definition of trade?

Trade is the skilled practice of a practical occupation. It is also steady winds blowing from east to west above below the equator. It is also an equal exchange.


The winds that are most involved in forming ocean currents are the?

trade winds and westerlies trade winds and westerlies


Which portion of Earth's atmosphere are the trade winds in?

The Trade Winds are in the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. The Trade Winds blow near the equator. They are so called as trade in the days of sail relied upon these winds.