How does trade winds affect wind?

Trade winds direct the prevailing wind in a somewhat constant direction East across the tropical regions of the globe. The winds affect the amount of moisture an area gets, directing tropical storms...

because the cargo ships in the olden days sailed with help from theses prevailing winds

1.in olden days cargo ships sailed with the help these prevailing winds2.easterlies were very helpful for sailing of cargo ship

The trade winds are the pattern of easterly surface winds found in the tropics near the equator. The trade winds blow predominantly from the northeast and from the southeast. The trade winds act as...

It makes them turn, like a windmill, and this kinetic energy is used to make electrical energy.