Global Winds: The Horse Latitudes Flashcards

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Where are the horse latitudes found?

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30° north and south of the equator

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What do they form?

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They form a belt that blows between the trade winds and prevailing winds.

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What are horse latitudes like?

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They tend to be weak and encourage clear, bright weather.

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