Geography · Planetary Winds
Why is the Doldrums belt primarily referred to as the 'equatorial calms'?
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- 1Due to the dominance of weak, erratic winds and strong vertical convective air currents✓
- 2Due to the continuous horizontal blowing of high-velocity trade winds
- 3Due to the absolute absence of any convective clouds and precipitation
- 4Due to the permanent high-pressure system prevailing over the region
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Due to the dominance of weak, erratic winds and strong vertical convective air currents
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