Question

question #11
a science teacher draws a map with three imaginary hurricanes (x, y, and z).
which hurricane(s) would most likely be steered by strong trade winds?
a only hurricane y
b only hurricane z
c hurricanes x and y
d hurricanes y and z

Explanation:

Trade winds are steady easterly winds that dominate the tropics, typically between 0° and 30° north latitude.

• Hurricane Y is near 15°N, fully within the trade wind belt.
• Hurricane X is near 25°N, which is still within the 0°-30°N range of the trade wind belt.
• Hurricane Z is near 30°N, at the northern edge of the trade wind belt, where westerly winds begin to dominate instead.

Thus, Hurricanes X and Y are in the region primarily influenced by strong trade winds.

Answer:

C. hurricanes X and Y