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Consider the following statements: 1) The doldrums is a low pressure area around the Equator where the prevailing winds are calm. 2) Chinook is a hot and dry wind that blows in winter and therefore raises the temperature for a short time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1) The doldrums is a low pressure area around the Equator where the prevailing winds are calm. 2) Chinook is a hot and dry wind that blows in winter and therefore raises the temperature for a short time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

Doldrums are the low pressure regions in the 10°N and 10°S latitudes.

  • It is here that the trade winds from both the hemisphere converge.
  • They are called Doldrums because they are associated with extremely calm air movements. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
  • Chinook at the warm and dry winds which blow on the eastern slope (leeward side) of the Rockies Mountain. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • They are so warm, that they help in melting/removal of the underlying snow. Hence, they are also called Snow Eaters.
  • They help in the early sowing of the spring wheat in the United States. 

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