Which of the following term is used for the zone of low pressure light and variable winds in the oceanic equatorial regions?

Horse-latitudes

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Depression

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Middle zone

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Doldrums

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Solution

The correct option is D Doldrums
A low-pressure area of calm, light variable winds near the equator is known as the doldrums, near-equatorial trough, intertropical front, or the Intertropical Convergence Zone. When located within a monsoon region, this zone of low pressure and wind convergence is also known as the monsoon trough.

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