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Las áreas denominadas “calmas ecuatoriales”…The areas called the “equatorial calms” (Doldrums) are characterized by:
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Correct answer: d) Being areas where there is practically no surface wind.
Why it is correct
In the equatorial calms or Doldrums, warm moist air rises by convection, leaving very light variable breezes or calms at the surface along with frequent downpours.
Why the others are not
- a) Steady easterly winds are the trades on either side.
- b) They lie along the Equator, between the trade-wind belts.
- c) They experience heavy convective rain and thunderstorms.
How to work it out in the exam
- Equatorial calms: convective ascent and almost no surface wind.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 26 Official paper · Official answer key
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