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Which pressure belt is also called Doldrums? - Geography

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Question

Which pressure belt is also called Doldrums?

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  • Equatorial Low Pressure Belts

  • Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belts

  • Circum-polar Low Pressure Belts

  • Polar High Pressure Areas

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Solution

Equatorial Low Pressure Belts

Explanation:

The Equatorial Low Pressure Belt is also known as the Doldrums. It lies around the Equator (0° latitude) and is characterized by calm air, low pressure, and rising warm air, leading to frequent rainfall and thunderstorms.

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Chapter 14: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - EXERCISES [Page 135]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 14 Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
EXERCISES | Q I. 4. | Page 135
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