Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to ‘horse latitudes’? (a) 20° – 30° North and South (b) 30° – 40° North and South (c) 40° – 50° North and South (d) 50° – 60° North and South

Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to ‘horse latitude

1.	Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to ‘horse latitudes’? (a) 20° – 30° North and South (b) 30° – 40° North and South (c) 40° – 50° North and South (d) 50° – 60° North and South
Answer» (b) Two regions, found at latitude 30°-35° north and 35°-30° south of the equator, where there is steady movement of air is known as horse latitudes.

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