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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following:
The Westerlies in the Southern Hemisphere blow with greater force than those in the Northern Hemisphere.
उत्तर
In the Southern Hemisphere, there is an open ocean for free movement along the belt of Westerlies. These blow with a roaring sound and great speed along 40°S. and are known as ‘Roaring Forties’.
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Fill the missing word in the blank spaces in the following statements:
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Select the correct option.
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Define Low pressure.
