Pressure Belts, Formation & Features

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

1. It is an area of low atmospheric pressure.
2. It remains satagnant over the same area on the earth surface.
3. The rising air form ITCZ sinks down in the sub-tropical regions.
4. It forms a part of the Hadley cell.

Q. Which pressure belt region is known as horse latitude?

1. Tropical high pressure belt
2. Equatorial low pressure belt
3. Subtropical low pressure belt
4. Subtropical high pressure belt

Q. What leads to development of pressure belts across the planet?

1. Differential heating
2. Difference in pressure
3. Coriolis force
4. Difference in friction

Q. Give reasons as to why the delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

Q. Which of the following regions is also known as 'Doldrums'?

1. Polar high pressure belt
2. Subtropical low-pressure belt
3. Equatorial low-pressure belt
4. Subtropical high-pressure belt

Q. Which pressure belt region is known as horse latitude?

1. Tropical high pressure belt
2. Equatorial low pressure belt
3. Subtropical low pressure belt
4. Subtropical high pressure belt

Q. Which of the following states is/are most likely to face cyclones?

1. Odisha
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Maharastra