Horse latitudes lie within the atmospheric pressure belts of.

Polar high

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Equatorial low

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Sub-tropical high

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Sub-polar low

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Solution

The correct option is C Sub-tropical high
Horse latitudes is also known as subtropical high are the subtropical latitudes between 30 and 35 degrees both north and south where Earth atmosphere is dominated by the subtropical-high an area of high pressure which suppresses precipitation and cloud formation. The winds in this zone also varies along with calm winds.
The correct answer is option C.

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9.Consider the following statements:

1. Horse latitudes are subtropical latitudes between 30 and 38 degrees both north and south of Earth's atmosphere

2. Horse latitudes are high pressure belts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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