Question

In high pressure areas winds blow in the direction of Mediterranean Sea?

  1. Westerlies
  2. Trade winds
  3. Monsoon winds
  4. Sea winds

Answer:

Option A: Westerlies

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Westerlies”.

Westerlies are prevailing winds that blow from west to east between the latitudes of 30° and 60° in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. In the Mediterranean region, these westerly winds often blow from the west or northwest, towards the Mediterranean Sea.