Equatorial low pressure belt is also called __________________.
A
horse latitude
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B
doldrums
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C
roaring forties
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D
subtropical belt
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Solution
The correct option is A doldrums
Equatorial low-pressure belts lying between 10 degree north to 10 degree south latitudes, are called doldrums because of the extremely calm air movements.