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Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why

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Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The southern hemisphere has less landmass, leading to less friction and stronger westerlies. Statement 2 is not correct: The Coriolis force is strongest at the poles and weakest at the equator.