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Geography GK · Q272

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 272

Q272

What is known as High Pressure Subtropical Latitude?

A.
Roaring forties
B.
Furious fifties
C.
Screaming sixties
D.
Horse latitudes
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The horse latitudes are subtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation. The horse latitudes are regions located at about 30° north and south of the equator. These latitudes are characterized by calm winds and little precipitation.