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The "Westerlies winds" blows in which latitudes?
1. 20-40 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.
2. 10-30 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.
3. 30-50 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.
4. 30-60 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : 30-60 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.

The correct answer is 30-60 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemispheres.

  • Planetary winds can be defined as the winds that blow from high-pressure belts to low pressure belts in the same direction.
  • There are total of three types of planetary winds namely Trade winds, Westerlies, and Easterlies.
  • There are three types of winds that fall in the "Westerlies winds" namely Roaring forties, furious fifties, and Shrieking sixties.

  • Roaring forties These winds generally flows at 40 degrees south latitudes
    Furious fifties These winds flows at 50 degree south latitude
    Shrieking sixties  These winds flows at 60 degree latitude

  • Trade winds These winds blow in 10 - 30 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere
    Westerlies  These winds blow in 30 - 60 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere
    Easterlies These winds blow in 10 - 30 degree latitude in the northern and southern hemisphere.

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