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 generally from north - west to east in the southern hemisphere 4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them Which of these statements 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…

Consider the following statements : 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10ºC lesser th…

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…

With reference to “Coriolis force”, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It increases with increase in wind velocity. 2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator. Selec…