During winter, which winds deliver cold air that enters North Carolina? (WHY)

A. northeast trade winds
B. Southeast trade winds
C. prevailing westerlies
D. polar westerlies

Respuesta :

the answer is C prevailing westerlies. This is caused by the rotation of the earth

Answer:

The correct answer is C. prevailing westerlies

Explanation:

The westerlies, anti-trades, or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. They carry moisture giving their region rainfall.  Since North Carolina lies between 35.7596° N, 79.0193° W and its latitude and longitude is exactly where westerlies wind happen so we can say that according to the position of North Carolina, Westerlies are the winds that could deliver cold air to North Carolina.