Question

Q. Horse latitudes are characterised by-

Select the correct answer using the codes below

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1 only
• D.
  1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Horse Latitudes or Subtropical High are subtropical latitudes between 30 and 35 degrees both north and south of the equator. The horse latitudes are subtropical regions known for calm winds and little precipitation.

Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect: Horse Latitudes are characterised by cloudy skies and regions of descending air current. This is the region of descending air current and is marked by some cyclonic activities. It is common in this region of the subtropics for winds to diverge and either flow toward the poles (known as the prevailing westerlies) or toward the equator (known as the trade winds). These diverging winds are the result of an area of high pressure which is characterized by sunny skies and little or no precipitation.