Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere Why 1...........

Geography Atmosphere

Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in 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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:
Coriolis force is caused by rotation of earth and it does not change with Hemisphere.

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