Question

At poles, how is the direction of Polar winds ?

• A. Air from Polar region moves in towards the ${60}^o$ latitude belt
• B. Air from the ${60}^o$ latitude belt moves in towards Polar region
• C. Air from Polar region moves in towards the equatorial region
• D. Air from equatorial region moves in towards the Polar region

Answer 1

The correct option is A Air from Polar region moves in towards the ${60}^o$ latitude belt

At the poles, the air is colder than that at latitudes about 60 degrees. The warm air at these latitudes rises up and the cold wind from the polar regions rushes in, to take its place.