In which region are westerlies considered most persistent and strong?
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Correct answer: In the broad oceanic mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere
Westerlies dominate the mid-latitudes and are strongest and most persistent in the Southern Hemisphere, especially between about 40 and 60 degrees south. There, the belt is often called the Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Screaming Sixties. Vast, uninterrupted oceans reduce friction and obstruction, allowing the winds to continue around the globe.
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In the broad oceanic mid-latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere
Why is this the correct answer?
Westerlies dominate the mid-latitudes and are strongest and most persistent in the Southern Hemisphere, especially between about 40 and 60 degrees south. There, the belt is often called the Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Screaming Sixties. Vast, uninterrupted oceans reduce friction and obstruction, allowing the winds to continue around the globe.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems.
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