Question

How many pressure belts are there around the globe?

• A. 8
• B. 7
• C. 6
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 7

There are 7 pressure belts around the globe. One equatorial low pressure belt, two subtropical high pressure belts in both hemispheres, two subpolar low pressure belts in both hemispheres and two polar high pressure belts in both hemispheres.