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What are the three major wind systems?

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Polar Easterlies: From 60-90 degrees latitude.
Prevailing Westerlies: From 30-60 degrees latitude (aka Westerlies).
Tropical Easterlies: From 0-30 degrees latitude (aka Trade Winds).
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trade winds, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies
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