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1. 1.

   Distribution of air pressure on the land and sea shows a certain difference during daytime. Do you think that air pressure will differ to the same extent at night too?

2. 2.

   Which belt is called the 'Belt of Calm' and why?

3. 3.

   How is wind speed related to differences in pressure?

4. 4.

   Why did the sailors in ancient times throw their horses into the sea while crossing the sub-tropical high pressure belt?

5. 5.

   Distinguish between Doldrums and Horse latitudes.

6. 6.

   Distinguish between Sub-tropical high pressure belt and Polar high pressure belt.