On the pole side of the trade wind belt,...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519e72

On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Trade wind belt and what happens at its equatorial vs poleward edges • Characteristics of subtropical high-pressure zones (pressure gradient, wind strength, cloud cover) • Typical location and weather associated with doldrums vs horse latitudes

💭 Think About

• Identify which side of the trade wind belt the question is asking about: equatorward side or poleward side? • Think about where sailing ships historically got stuck for long periods due to lack of wind—what latitude band was that? • Match the description: high pressure + weak gradient + light, variable winds—does that sound more like the calm, rainy equatorial belt or the dry subtropical belt?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm which term is associated with subtropical high-pressure belts around 30° latitude in both hemispheres • Eliminate any answer choices that describe types of winds rather than named regions • Verify which region (doldrums or the other option) is linked to equatorial low pressure and frequent thunderstorms, so you don’t mix them up

Question 1 of 27070

On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the __________.

geostrophic winds

doldrums

horse latitudes

prevailing westerlies

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519e72

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519e72

On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the __________.