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What are planetary winds? Give a brief description of the Westerlies in the northern hemisphere.

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Planetary winds are also called permanent or prevailing winds as they the year round in the same areas. Westerlies in the middle latitudes between 30° and 60° latitude, and originate from the high pressure area in the horse latitudes towards the poles. Under the effect of the coriolis force, they become the South Westerlies in the north hemisphere and Northern Westerlies in the southern hemisphere.

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