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Q · Wind and Pressure Beltmedium · 45s
What causes the calmness of winds in the doldrums and Horse Latitudes?
TopicWind and Pressure Belt
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Doldrums and Horse Latitudes are zones of low and high pressure respectively where vertical air movement dominates, leading to calm or very light winds.
Final Answer: Option B - Low pressure and vertical air motion