Question 1141Navigation General

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Weather systems in the middle latitudes generally travel from _______________.

A west to east
B north to south
C east to west
D None of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) west to east. Weather systems in the middle latitudes generally travel from west to east due to the prevailing westerly winds in these regions. The movement of these weather systems is influenced by the global circulation patterns and the interaction between high and low-pressure systems. Air masses and frontal systems typically move from the western parts of the continent towards the east, bringing changes in weather conditions as they progress. The other options are incorrect because weather systems in the middle latitudes do not generally move from north to south (B) or east to west (C), as the prevailing wind patterns and global circulation patterns drive the west-to-east movement of these systems.

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