What are the two winds that bring rainfall to North America?

The Monsoon

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The Northeast Trade Winds

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The Northwest Trade Winds

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The Westerlies

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The correct option is D The Westerlies
Two winds that bring rainfall to North America are the Westerlies and the Northeast Trade Winds. The Westerlies bring rainfall to the northwestern coast. The Northeast Trade Winds, on the other hand bring summer rain around the mouth of the Mississippi-Missouri and the Gulf Coast.

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