Where do “Doldrums” originate in the global pressure and wind system?
Correct Answer: Near the Tropical Convergence (Equator)
Subject: geography
- Near the Tropic of Cancer
- Near the Tropical Convergence (Equator)
- In the Sub-tropical High-Pressure Belt
- Near the Poles
Explanation: • Doldrums refer to the equatorial belt of calms.
• They originate near the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) near the Equator.
• It is characterized by low pressure, weak winds, and sudden thunderstorms.
• Exam Tip: “Doldrums” always equals the Equatorial Low-Pressure belt.
• This zone shifts slightly north and south with the apparent movement of the sun.