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 latitude. III. The Coriolis force and the resultant wind do not blow parallel to the isobars at higher latitudes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following statements are true in relation to Jet Streams over India? (i) Jet streams blow across Asian Continent at latitudes North of Himalayas parallel to Tibetan highlands (ii) Tibeta…

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…

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) 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…

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…