Question 702Navigation General70% to pass
The winds of the "roaring forties" are strongest near _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 50°S.
The "roaring forties" refers to the strong westerly winds found in the ocean between 40°S and 50°S latitude. These winds are particularly strong in this region due to the uninterrupted expanse of ocean and the temperature difference between the warm subtropical waters to the north and the cold Antarctic waters to the south. The combination of these factors creates a robust air circulation pattern, resulting in the strongest winds being found around 50°S latitude.
The other options, 40°N, 50°N, and 40°S, are incorrect because the "roaring forties" phenomenon is specific to the Southern Hemisphere, not the Northern Hemisphere.
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