Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitude are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitude are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
1 only
Explanation: Horse latitudes or subtropical highs are subtropical latitudes between 30 and 35 degrees both north and south where Earth’s atmosphere is dominated by the subtropical high, an area of high pressure, which suppresses precipitation and cloud formation, and has variable winds mixed with calm winds.
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Horse latitudes or subtropical highs are subtropical latitudes between 30 and 35 degrees both north and south where Earth’s atmosphere is dominated by the subtropical high, an area of high pressure, which suppresses precipitation and cloud formation, and has variable winds mixed with calm winds.