Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent
B. Monsoons are local seasonal winds
C. Doldrum belt lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes
D. Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Although monsoons are often erroneously identified as rainstorms, they are actually a seasonal wind. A monsoon is a wind in low-latitude climates that seasonally changes direction between winter and summer.Related Questions on Atmosphere
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