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Why are trade winds known as permanent winds?

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The wind blowing from sub-tropical high-pressure belts towards the equatorial low-pressure belt is known as trade winds. They are strongest during winter and weakest during summer. The trade winds blow with great regularity and steadiness. That is why trade winds are known as permanent winds.

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