Question

Which pressure belt region is known as the horse latitude?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Tropical high pressure belt
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Equatorial low pressure belt
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Subtropical low pressure belt
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Subtropical high pressure belt

Answer 1

The correct option is D <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Subtropical high pressure belt

The subtropical high pressure belt region is also known as the horse latitude. The horse latitudes are regions located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator. These latitudes are characterized by calm winds and little precipitation.