Consider the following statements:
- Statement I: Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50°
- Statement II: The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the Earth’s rotation and there are few landmasses to serve as wind breaks
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2014
The Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere mid-latitudes (40°-50°S). Their strength is due to the combined effect of atmospheric circulation patterns, the Coriolis effect, and the lack of continental landmasses acting as barriers.