GyanGramWesterlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. The So…
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Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. The Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to the Northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in Southern hemisphere as compared to the Northern hemisphere
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• Southern hemisphere westerlies are stronger due to less landmass and reduced frictional barriers.
• Coriolis force magnitude depends on latitude, not hemisphere; it is equal at equivalent latitudes in both hemispheres.
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