Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Choose the correct statement regarding pressure systems.

1. Doldrum is a region of calm.
2. At 60 to 90 degrees there are Polar easterlies.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The region around the equator is known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms because of its monotonous windless weather.
Polar easterlies are dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the east.