Question

Highlight five differences between the southwest trade wind and the north east trade wind

Answer 1

Answer:

Trade winds South west monsoon winds

a. The easterly winds that blow in the tropics near the equator are known as trade winds. The winds blow from northeast in the northern hemisphere and southeast in the southern hemisphere. The winds blowing from south west to north east direction during the months of June to September.

b. The winds have been used since historical times by sailors and traders to cross the sea and hence are referred to by this name. These winds come from tropical seas and oceans, and are moisture laden.