Question 1183Navigation General

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The horse latitudes are characterized by _______________.

A steady winds generally from the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere
B steady winds in one direction for six months followed by wind reversal for the next six months
C the formation of typhoons or hurricanes in certain seasons
D weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. The horse latitudes are characterized by weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds due to the location of these latitudes between the trade winds and the prevailing westerlies. In this region, the air circulation is generally calm, with weak pressure systems and inconsistent wind patterns. This is in contrast to the steady winds of the trade winds (option A), the wind reversals of the monsoons (option B), or the formation of tropical cyclones (option C), which are not the defining characteristics of the horse latitudes.

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