GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The Westerlies have their origin in the:
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Polar highs
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Subtropical highs
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Equatorial lows
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Sub polar lows
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The westerlies have their origin in the subtropical highs. Hence, Option 2 is correct. They originate at the meeting point of Hadley and Ferrel Cell. The immense temperature contrast between two air masses produces a sudden change in the pressure gradient, thus a sudden change in the velocity.
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