An environmental scientist observes that global winds blow from the equator towards the poles. Which process best explains this pattern?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Ocean currents transfer heat faster than air masses
2. (B) Unequal heating creates temperature differences between latitudes
3. (C) Rainfall levels determine wind direction
4. (D) The Earth's rotation reverses wind direction at the equator

Verified Answer

Option (B): Unequal heating creates temperature differences between latitudes

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