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Mention the Planetary wind system of the earth.
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Solution
- The winds which constantly blow in the same direction throughout the year are called the Planetary winds.
- They are also called as permanent winds or the prevailing winds.
- These winds include Trade winds, Westerlies and Polar Easterlies.
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