Question

How do prevailing winds control precipitation totals in a region? Select 3 correct choices or none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer:

E A B

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

a. They cause oceanic winds to carry water vapor.

b. They move warm air masses in certain directions.

e. They affect the movement of winds that come from oceans.

Explanation:

Prevailing winds are local winds that persists over an area for a period of time. Like other weather elements, they have important effect on the net precipitation in an area.

• These winds are influenced by the energy they derive from the sun.
• When they blow across an ocean, because they are warm, they carry water vapor.
• They interact with winds originating from an ocean.