Question

Q. Pattern of planetary winds depends on which of the following?

Select the correct using the codes given below:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1, 2 and 3

Explanation: The pattern of planetary winds largely depends on:

• Latitudinal variation of atmospheric heating.
• Emergence of pressure belts.
• The migration of belts following the apparent path of the sun.
• The distribution of continents and oceans.
• The rotation of earth.