Multiple choice

Consider the following statements :

  1. General characteristics of westerlies are largely modified by cyclones and anticyclones.
  2. Westerlies are the most dominant wind systems in middle latitudes.
  3. Westerlies become more vigorous in the southern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1,2 and 3

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D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements are correct: westerlies are modified by pressure systems, they dominate the middle latitudes, and they are stronger in the Southern Hemisphere due to the lack of large landmasses to create friction.

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