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Con respecto a la zona de calmas tropicales señale la opción correcta.With respect to the zone of tropical calms, mark the correct option:
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Correct answer: d) It is a zone characterized by clear, dry weather and light winds.
Why it is correct
The tropical calms (of Cancer and Capricorn, around 30º latitude) coincide with the subtropical highs, where sinking air produces settled, clear, dry weather and light winds.
Why the others are not
- a) That describes the equatorial calms (ITCZ).
- b) The trades converge in the equatorial calms.
- c) In the tropical calms there is high pressure and subsidence.
How to work it out in the exam
- Tropical calms (30º): high pressure, dry clear weather and light winds.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
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