The wind flow from the horse latitudes to the doldrums is deflected due to ______．A.Coriolis forceB.The mid-latitude，semi-permanent highC.Differing atmospheric pressuresD.The prevailing westerlies
The wind flow from the horse latitudes to the doldrums is deflected due to ______．
A.Coriolis force
B.The mid-latitude，semi-permanent high
C.Differing atmospheric pressures
D.The prevailing westerlies
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