Question

What are also called the Horse Latitude?

Options

• Equatorial Low Pressure Belts

• Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belts

• Circum-polar Low Pressure Belts

• Polar High Pressure Areas

Answer 1

Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belts

Explanation:

The Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belts, located around 30° North and South latitudes, are also called the Horse Latitudes. These areas are characterized by calm winds and little precipitation, historically causing sailing ships to stall—hence the name.