Geography GCSE
Prevailing Wind
What Prevailing Wind means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Prevailing Wind
The direction from which the wind blows most frequently. In the UK, this is from the south-west.
Topics that use Prevailing Wind
- The UK has a distinct climate which has changed over time (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Prevailing Wind in the exam
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