Statement I : Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 Statement I : The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator

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Q: 7 (CAPF/2014)

Statement I : Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50°
Statement I : The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the Earth’s rotation and there are few landmasses to serve as wind breaks

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Geography

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CAPF

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0,34,90,58,25,34,7

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{'strong westerly winds': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'west air currents': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'wind breaks': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'roaring forties': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'southern hemisphere': [0, 0, 2, 2], 'strong east': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'equator': [10, 0, 6, 7], 'south pole': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'few landmasses': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'latitudes': [3, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3: Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Statement I: Roaring Forties are strong Westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40° and 50°.

This statement is true. The Roaring Forties are indeed strong Westerly winds that blow in the Southern Hemisphere between the latitudes of 40° and 50°. These winds are known for their consistency and strength, making them an important factor for navigation and sailing routes in the region.

Statement II: The strong East to West air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the Earth`s rotation, and there are few landmasses to serve as wind breaks.

This statement is false. While the Roaring Forties are indeed caused by the Earth`s rotation and the displacement of air from the Equator towards the South Pole, the explanation provided in Statement II regarding the lack of landmasses as wind breaks is incorrect. The Roaring Forties are primarily caused by the temperature difference between the warm air at the Equator and the cold air at the poles, which generates strong air currents.

In conclusion, option 3 is the correct answer as Statement I