Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in Northern Hemisphere because Southern Hemisphere has less landmass as compared to Northern Hemisphere. Coriolis force is higher in Southern Hemisphere as compared to Northern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Options: A . &nbspOnly 2 B . &nbspOnly 1 C . &nbspNeither 1 nor 2 D . &nbspBoth 1 and 2

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Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in Northern Hemisphere because

Coriolis force is higher in Southern Hemisphere as compared to Northern Hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

A . Only 2

B . Only 1

C . Neither 1 nor 2

D . Both 1 and 2

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)

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