WAEC Geography 2007 Question 18

Question 18

Climate

The area of low pressure around the Equator is the

  1. A.Doldrums
  2. B.Horse latitudes
  3. C.Sub-tropical low
  4. D.Sub-tropical high.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Doldrums)

Explanation

The equatorial low pressure belt of calm air is called the doldrums.