Question

Which of the following statement is correct about planetary winds?

1) The planetary wind which are known as roaring forties are known as Doldrums.

2) These winds are found in Northern Hemisphere.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

• Planetary winds can be defined as the winds that flow from High-pressure belt to Low-pressure belt.
• There are three types of planetary winds such as the Trade winds, Westerlies, and Easterlies.
• The planetary wind that falls in the category of Westerlies is named as Roaring forties, Furious Fifties, and Shrieking sixties.
• These winds are found in the Southern Hemisphere.

 

• 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