Consider the following surface winds : 1. Doldrums 2. Trade winds 3. Westerlies 4. Polar winds Which one among the following is the idealized global pattern of these winds from the Equator to the Pole?

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Q: 43 (NDA-I/2014)
Consider the following surface winds :
1. Doldrums
2. Trade winds
3. Westerlies
4. Polar winds
Which one among the following is the idealized global pattern of these winds from the Equator to the Pole?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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The idealized global pattern of surface winds from the Equator to the Pole can be represented by the sequence 1-2-3-4. Let`s dissect each option to understand why option 1 is the correct answer:

Option 1: 1-2-3-4

- Doldrums (Option 1 starts with Doldrums) refers to the region near the Equator with calm and light variable winds.

- Trade winds (Option 1 is followed by Trade winds) are the consistent, easterly winds found in the tropical zones.

- Westerlies (Option 1 is followed by Westerlies) are the prevailing winds found in the mid-latitudes.

- Polar winds (Option 1 ends with Polar winds) are the cold, northwesterly winds found near the poles.

Option 2: 1-3-2-4

- This option starts with Doldrums but puts Westerlies before Trade winds, which is not the correct sequence.

Option 3: 2-1-4-3

- This option starts with Trade winds, which is not the correct starting point for the global pattern.

- It also puts Doldrums after Trade winds, which is contrary to