| 1. They constantly blow from tropical high pressure belt to equatorial low pressure belt. |
| 2. They derive their name from the trade which was carried on with help of these winds in the medieval period. |
| 3. They bring lot of rainfall to the equatorial low pressure belt. |
| 4. They are deflected from their path due to the earth's rotation. |
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Trade winds have nothing to do with trade in the medieval period. These winds derive their name from a German word meaning 'track'. To 'blow trade' means to blow steadily in the same direction, and in a constant course.? Since trade winds blow from cool areas to hot areas, they do not cause much rainfall.
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