Q8
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A.
Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent
B.
Monsoons are local seasonal winds
AnswerC.
Doldrum belt lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes
D.
Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Although monsoons are often erroneously identified as rainstorms, they are actually a seasonal wind. A monsoon is a wind in low-latitude climates that seasonally changes direction between winter and summer.