Which one of the following regions on the surface of Earth has Horse Latitudes?

The Horse Latitudes are regions located at approximately 30° to 35° North and South of the equator, corresponding to the sub-tropical high-pressure belts [c2][c5]. These areas are characterized by high atmospheric pressure where air from the Hadley cell descends, leading to calm winds, sunny skies, and very little precipitation [t3][t5]. Historically, sailing vessels carrying horses often became becalmed in these high-pressure zones; when fodder ran low due to the lack of wind for propulsion, horses were reportedly thrown overboard, giving the region its name [c3][t8]. In contrast, the equatorial low-pressure belt is known as the doldrums [c4], while the sub-polar regions (60° N/S) are low-pressure zones [c1]. The sub-tropical high-pressure belt is also associated with the world's major hot deserts due to the dry, subsiding air [c3][t3].

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