Consider the following statements about Equatorial Low Pressure Belt. 1. It lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes. 2. This belt is characterized by extremely low pressure with calm conditions. 3. The corresponding latitudes of Equatorial Low Pressure belt are called horse latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
Consider the following statements about Equatorial Low Pressure Belt. 1. It lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes. 2. This belt is characterized by extremely low pressure with calm conditions. 3. The corresponding latitudes of Equatorial Low Pressure belt are called horse latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct: Correct Answer 1 and 2 only
The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.
Important Points
- Equatorial Low-Pressure Belt or Doldrums:
- Lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Width may vary between 5°N and 5°S and 20°N and 20°S.
- This belt happens to be the zone of convergence of trade winds from two hemispheres from subtropical high-pressure belts.
- This belt is also called the Doldrums, because of the extremely calm air movements. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
- The position of the belt varies with the apparent movement of the Sun.
- This belt is characterized by extremely low pressure with calm conditions. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- This is because of the absence of Surface winds since winds approaching this belt to begin to rise near its margin. Thus, only vertical currents are found.
- In spite of high temperatures, cyclones are not formed at the equator because of zero coriolis force.
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