Global Wind Patterns Practice Test

A teacher shows a simplified world wind-belt map (an average pattern, not daily weather). It has three latitude bands in each hemisphere with arrows:

• 0°–30°: east → west
• 30°–60°: west → east
• 60°–90°: east → west

Which claim is not supported by this model?

Use the simplified world map model below (it shows average prevailing winds, not daily weather). The map marks three latitude bands—equatorial (0°–30°), mid-latitude (30°–60°), and polar (60°–90°)—with arrows showing the main wind direction in each band.

On this model, in the mid-latitude band (30°–60° N), which general wind direction is shown?

Equatorial band (0°–30°): arrows point from east toward west.

Mid-latitude band (30°–60°): arrows point from west toward east.

Polar band (60°–90°): arrows point from east toward west.