What determines the direction of prevailing winds?

rising air near the equator

latitude and the earth's movement

diagonal movement of air

calm areas at the edge of the tropics

Latitude and the Earth's movement determines the direction of prevailing winds

Option B

Explanation:

Prevailing winds are the kind of surface winds that are directed in particular  direction. These winds occur due to varied patterns  of earth movement .  Eastern and western winds are present predominantly  in low and high latitudes respectively. Various types of breezes also aid in movement of winds. For example sea  breeze helps in prevailing  winds which are light in nature. To display the direction  of  prevailing  winds various tools are used such as wind Roses. Winds differ in in latitudes due to rotation of earth.