Unit 9 Test - Ocean Currents, Climate, and Energy POSSIBLE POINTS: 345 Prevailing winds are winds that affect large areas thus af affecting weather around the globe. This type of prevailing wind blows surface water from east to west. Polar winds Westerly winds Trade winds Northerly winds

The type of prevailing wind that blows surface water from east to west is the Trade winds.<br /><br />Trade winds are steady, persistent winds that blow from the east towards the west in the tropical regions near the equator. They play a significant role in driving ocean currents and influencing weather patterns around the globe.<br /><br />So, the correct answer is:<br />Trade winds