Complete question:
1. Which of the following is true of the Trade Winds?
A They are diverging winds in the vicinity of the equator replacing sinking air.
B They are converging winds as a result of the coming together of the two westerlies.
C They are variable winds that move west to east in the mid latitudes.
D They are converging winds around the Sub-tropical High out of the sinking air.
E They are converging winds in the vicinity of the equator at the surface, replacing the rising air.
Answer:
E They are converging winds in the vicinity of the equator at the surface, replacing the rising air.
Explanation:
Trade winds are prevailing winds that flows in the earth equatorial region. The trade winds are persistent wind that blows from east to west. The trade wind have been used by captain and sailor to navigate across the world ocean. The trade winds are much stronger and consistent over the ocean than over the land. This wind is also characterized by great constancy in direction and to an extent speed .
Trade wind also assisted to promote trade between continents. The wind established trade route across the Atlantic and pacific ocean.
Trade wind converge in the vicinity of the equator at the surface displacing the rising air.
