Consider the following statements: 1. The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :- (1) Tropical deserts in the world are found in the trade wind bands of western ends of Continents. (2) In India, Eastern Himalayan region receives more rain from…

Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere because? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere 2. Coriolis forc…

Based on the following statements, select the correct answer from the code given below: (a) Western disturbances are driven by westerly winds. (b) Western disturbances bring moisture from the Mediter…

Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties': 1. They blow uninterrupted in the northern and southern hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is…

Consider the following statements: I. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and here the winds blow perpendicular to the isobars. II. The Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of…