Procedure 1. Using a red-colored pencil, trace the patterns of the prevailing winds on the map. Be sure to include the following prevailing winds:
• Prevailing Westerlies
• Trade Winds
• Northern Subtropical Gyre
• Southern Subtropical Gyre
• Doldrums
2. Draw arrows on each pattern to show which direction the wind blows.
3. Label the various prevailing winds with their appropriate names.
4. Sketch the major ocean currents onto the map using a blue-colored pencil. Be sure to include the following ocean currents:
• Japan Current
• Northern Equatorial Drift
• Southern Equatorial Drift
• Gulf Stream
• West Wind Drift
• Brazil Current
5. Draw arrows on each pattern to show which direction the surface current flows.
6. Label each ocean current pattern with its correct name.
7. In the box provided, create a legend, being sure to key the different colored lines.
8. Finally, label your map with an appropriate title.