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Question
Give reasons for the following:
The Westerlies in the Southern Hemisphere blow with greater force than those in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Solution
In the Southern Hemisphere, there is an open ocean for free movement along the belt of Westerlies. These blow with a roaring sound and great speed along 40°S. and are known as ‘Roaring Forties’.
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