The Roaring Forties are powerful westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere between 40° and 50° latitude. They are caused by air moving from subtropical highs toward the poles. Because the Southern Hemisphere has very little land to slow the air down, these winds blow with immense force and consistency, creating the rough seas and loud noise for which they are named. ANSWER: (A) Strong winds blowing near 40° latitude in the Southern Hemisphere
What is the Roaring Forties? (A) Strong winds blowing near 40° latitude in the Southern Hemisphere (B) Ocean current at 40° South latitude (C) Ocean current at 40° North latitude (D) None of these
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