Question : Which of the following pressure belt is known as the horse latitude?
Option 1: Sub - Polar Low Pressure
Option 2: Equatorial Low Pressure
Option 3: Sub - Tropical High Pressure
Option 4: High Pressure
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Correct Answer: Sub - Tropical High Pressure
Solution : The correct option is Sub - Tropical High Pressure
The pressure belt known as the horse latitude refers to the subtropical high-pressure zones located roughly around 30 degrees north and south of the equator. Specifically, the northern horse latitude is around 30 degrees North, and the southern horse latitude is around 30 degrees South. According to popular legend, sailors in these regions, faced with a lack of wind to propel their ships, would sometimes throw horses and other heavy cargo overboard to conserve resources. Hence, it is termed as horse latitude.
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