Which of the following statements is not true of Trade Winds?

A They blow from the Horse Latitudes to the Doldrums
B They are deflected to the right to become South-East Trades in the southern hemisphere
C They are constant in strength and direction
D They sometimes contain intense depressions

Correct Answer: They are deflected to the right to become South-East Trades in the southern hemisphere

The trade winds of the Southern Hemisphere need to cross the equator in order to reach the ITCZ. Thus, the trade winds of the Southern Hemisphere cross the equator but are deflected towards right under the Coriolis Effect.
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