Question

What is meant by planetary winds?

• A. Winds occurring on the planet throughout the year
• B. Winds occurring on the planet in seasons
• C. Winds occurring due to local variation in temperature and pressure
• D. These are the winds which blow extensively over continents and oceans

Answer 1

The correct option is D

These are the winds which blow extensively over continents and oceans

These are the winds that blow extensively over continents and oceans.

Planetary Wind - Any wind system of the earth's atmosphere which owes its existence and direction to solar radiation and to the rotation of the earth.