单选题The direction of prevailing winds in the Northern hemisphere is caused by the（）.AMagnetic field at the North PoleBGulf StreamCEarth's rotationDArctic cold fronts
单选题
The direction of prevailing winds in the Northern hemisphere is caused by the（）.
A
Magnetic field at the North Pole
B
Gulf Stream
C
Earth's rotation
D
Arctic cold fronts
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