Match List - I with List – II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

Explanation:
· (A) North East Trade Winds → (II) 0 - 30°N These winds blow from the northeast towards the equator and are found in the Northern Hemisphere between the equator and 30°N.
· (B) South East Trade Winds → (III) 0 - 30°S These winds occur in the Southern Hemisphere and blow from the southeast towards the equator.
· (C) Doldrums → (IV) Near Equator This region near the equator is known for low pressure and calm winds; also referred to as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
· (D) Prevailing Westerlies → (I) 30°N – 60°N These winds blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes of both hemispheres.
Information Booster:
· Global atmospheric circulation is divided into distinct zones influenced by the Earth's rotation and solar heating. The trade winds (NE and SE) dominate the tropics, blowing towards the equator where the doldrums (or ITCZ) form a low-pressure belt. In mid-latitudes, prevailing westerlies dominate, moving weather systems from west to east. Each of these wind belts influences climate zones, precipitation, and ocean currents.