What is Roaring Forties?
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Roaring Forties?
1. The Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees.
2. The Roaring Forties were a major aid to ships sailing the Brouwer Routefrom Europe to the East Indies or Australasia during the Age of Sail- Published on 17 Sep 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both of the above
The strong west-to-east 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 windbreaks.
