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Equatorial low pressure belt is also called __________________.

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horse latitude
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doldrums
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roaring forties
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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.

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