Question 1166Navigation General

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Which of the following is associated with consistently high barometric pressure?

A The prevailing westerlies
B The horse latitudes
C The doldrums
D The trade winds
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) The horse latitudes. The horse latitudes are associated with consistently high barometric pressure. This is because the horse latitudes are located in the subtropics, where high-pressure systems tend to dominate. The sinking air in these high-pressure systems leads to clear skies and stable atmospheric conditions, resulting in consistently high barometric pressure. The other options are incorrect because they are not directly associated with consistently high barometric pressure. The prevailing westerlies (A) are not typically associated with high pressure, the doldrums (C) are characterized by low pressure and calms, and the trade winds (D) are driven by high-pressure systems but do not necessarily have consistently high pressure themselves.

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