Between which latitudes are the westerlies mainly active?
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Correct answer: 30° to 60°
The westerlies are the prevailing winds of the middle latitudes, generally found between about 30° and 60° in both hemispheres. They flow from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the subpolar low-pressure belts and form the surface branch associated with the Ferrel cells. Their exact strength and continuity vary because of land, oceans, and seasonal changes.
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30° to 60°
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The westerlies are the prevailing winds of the middle latitudes, generally found between about 30° and 60° in both hemispheres. They flow from the subtropical high-pressure belts toward the subpolar low-pressure belts and form the surface branch associated with the Ferrel cells. Their exact strength and continuity vary because of land, oceans, and seasonal changes.
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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